Studying Permissible Matters for a Mourner During Shiva Who Enjoys the Learning
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Question
If someone feels the sweetness of the Torah when studying the laws of mourning, even when studying them without deep analysis and discussion, is it permissible for him to study them during the seven days of mourning?
Answer
Permitted.
Source
Aruch HaShulchan, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 384, Paragraph 2: "And even though the sweetness of the Torah is present even in the negative matters of the Torah, nevertheless, the sorrow from the negative matters diminishes the joy of the Torah, and therefore it is permitted to study them."
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