Laws of Mourning During the Year of Mourning - Chol HaMoed
Question
What are the halachot for a mourner in the first year after a passing during Chol HaMoed?
Answer
Shalom u’vracha
Since you did not specify regarding what matter you are asking, I will write a few details here, and if you have further questions, I would be happy for you to ask again.
A. A mourner is forbidden to listen to music even on Chol HaMoed.
B. The custom is that a mourner does not lead the prayers from the amud in any of the prayers on Chol HaMoed.
C. A mourner, after 30 days, is permitted to participate in Chol HaMoed meals, even with guests.
D. [However, a mourner is forbidden on Chol HaMoed to participate in a “seudat mere’im,” where several friends are accustomed to gather and rejoice, sometimes at one person’s home and sometimes at another’s, eating a meal and rejoicing together].
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