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Second Day of Yom Tov - Diaspora Jew Staying in Israel

Question

B'SD Hello. I live abroad and visit Israel annually for several months. I have an apartment in Israel. According to the Sephardic custom, should I observe two days of Yom Tov or one day? Especially regarding Shavuot. Thank you.

Answer

Hello,

You should observe two days, as is the law for a Diaspora Jew.

Answered 29 May 2024 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 496

According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Ovadia Fried, shlita

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