Studying Torah during the Seven Days of Mourning in Thought
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Question
Is it permissible for a mourner during the seven days of mourning to study Torah in forbidden subjects through thought?
Answer
A mourner is forbidden to study Torah in thought.
Source
Responsa of Maharil, Siman Ra: "Here the reason is because it brings joy, and in thought there is joy like in speech, and sometimes even more, and the main joy comes from contemplation. If a person reads all day and does not understand, what joy did he have unless he understands? So if he contemplates without recitation, what difference does it make? And from the verse 'gladdens the heart' we learn this, and here too it is joy of the heart." And so it is written in Shulchan Aruch, Siman 554, Seif 3, regarding Tisha B'Av.
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