Mourning for a Jew Who Does Not Observe the Commandments
Question
Is it necessary to sit shiva for a Jew who does not observe the Torah and commandments?
Answer
According to the basic law, it is not necessary, but in practice, mourning is observed.
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source
Yoreh De'ah, Siman 340
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