Dancing on Simchat Torah during the Year of Mourning
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Question
Can a mourner within the year for a father or mother participate in dancing on Simchat Torah with the community?
Answer
It is permitted to circle with the Torah scroll without dancing, and some permit even dancing. If one does not participate, it will be public mourning. It seems that according to all opinions, one can dance. However, during the second Hakafot, it is certainly forbidden for a mourner to participate.
Source
On Simchat Torah, if one does not dance, it is considered public mourning, but during the second Hakafot, which occur after Simchat Torah, it is forbidden.
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