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Cutting Nails During the Seven Days of Mourning

Question

What should one do if, during the seven days of mourning, their nails have grown to the point of causing discomfort?

Answer

Begin cutting with scissors and continue with hands or teeth.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 380

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