The Joy of Simchat Beit HaShoeva in the Year of Mourning
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Question
Is it permissible for a mourner within the year of their father's passing to participate in the joy of Simchat Beit HaShoeva during Chol Hamoed Sukkot?
Answer
It is forbidden, and only permitted for someone whose absence would be truly felt in the community of dancers. If he has small children who are going, the parents are allowed to accompany them.
Source
Responsa Zera Emet 156. When the absence is very noticeable, such as the community rabbi or the gabbai, or someone very noticeable in the community atmosphere, it is permitted, because there will be no public mourning, and even during Chol Hamoed, public mourning is forbidden, as explained in Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 548 and Yoreh De'ah, Siman 399.
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