Aliyah to the Torah during the Shiva
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Question
During the seven days of mourning, can one receive an aliyah in the synagogue on Shabbat if a son is born or on a yahrzeit?
Answer
He may receive an aliyah to the Torah, because if he does not in this case, it is considered public mourning.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 340, Pitchei Teshuva, Se'if Katan 5.
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