Participation of a mourner in a celebration
Question
A young man was orphaned more than a month ago, and he has many emotional problems. Participating in the yeshiva’s Lag BaOmer celebration could greatly help him. Is he permitted to participate in it according to the laws of mourning?
Answer
It is permitted.
Source
Yoreh De’ah, siman 391
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