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Traveling Abroad to Visit the Graves of Tzaddikim

Question

Is it permitted to fly abroad to visit the graves of tzaddikim?

Answer

Shalom u'vracha 

If the primary purpose is to pray at the graves of tzaddikim, there are those who are lenient and permit leaving Eretz Yisrael for abroad. 

Source

See Sha'arei Teshuvah, siman 568

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