Participation of a Mourner in a Bat Mitzvah Celebration
Question
Can a woman who is mourning one of her parents (within 12 months) participate in her niece's Bat Mitzvah?
Answer
Shalom Rav
It is permitted to attend the event. According to the Sephardic custom, it is also permitted to participate in the meal, while according to the Ashkenazi custom, it is prohibited to partake in the meal.
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