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Tearing Clothes for Women at the Western Wall

Question

Do women need to tear their clothes when they see the Western Wall?

Answer

Yes, and they can fasten it with a safety pin or tear it in such a way that they put a garment over the garment and tear the upper one.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 561, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 340

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