Shaving before the end of the year of mourning
Question
Can I shave before Shabbos, when my father’s yahrzeit is on Sunday?
It’s the first year since his passing.
Answer
Shalom uVracha,
It’s not permitted.
Until the yahrzeit day itself, you’re still within the year of mourning for your father.
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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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