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The First Year after Death
When is it permissible to shave the beard during the year of mourning
The First Year after Death
Haircut during the year of mourning when the father instructed to cut hair
The First Year after Death
Changing Place for a Rosh Yeshiva in Mourning
The First Year after Death
Changing Place for a Mourner on Tisha B'Av
The First Year after Death
Changing Place in Kollel for a Mourner
The First Year after Death
Changing a Seat in the Synagogue When Wanting to Establish a Place for Prayer
The First Year after Death
Changing Place in Synagogue When One's Place is Near the Wall
The First Year after Death
Changing a Mourner's Seat in the Synagogue Where His Son Sat in His Place
The First Year after Death
Changing a Seat for Mourning in a New Place Purchased but Not Yet Used
The First Year after Death
Changing the Mourner's Place in the Synagogue When His Sons Sit Before Him
The First Year after Death
Should a mourner change his place at the Shabbat table?
The First Year after Death
Can a mourner remain in the new place after the year
Death anniversary (yahrtzeit)
Yahrzeit on Friday
Death anniversary (yahrtzeit)
Yahrzeit on Friday and usually prays Mincha at Plag.
Death anniversary (yahrtzeit)
When do the laws of Yahrzeit apply: on the date of death or burial