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Mourning of Grandchildren

Question

The grandson is not in the city of the mourners. Does he have the laws of mourning?

Answer

No

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 374, in Pitchei Teshuva citing Adnei Paz

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