Second Day of Yom Tov in the Diaspora

Who is obligated to keep second Yom Tov

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Question

Hello, I live in Israel and traveled to Albania for Passover, where there is no Jewish community. Do I need to observe the second day of Yom Tov? And can I drive a car? (We are Sephardic)

Answer

Hello,

If there is no Jewish community within 4 km, you do not need to observe the second day of Yom Tov.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 496, Se'if 3, Mishnah Berurah, Se'if Katan 10.

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