Tearing of Garment by a Woman in Mourning
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Question
Is a woman obligated to tear her garment for her relatives as a man is?
Answer
A woman is obligated to tear her garment just as a man is. When tearing for other relatives, she tears only the outer garment in private and secures it with a safety pin. When tearing for her father and mother, she should tear the inner garment (by a woman) and turn it backwards or secure it with a safety pin, and then tear the outer garment. If the inner garment is for absorbing sweat, like a tank top, she only needs to tear the outer garment and secure it with a safety pin. The tearing of the outer garment for her father and mother should be done in the presence of a woman or a member of the Chevra Kadisha.
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