Tearing Garments to the Heart upon a Father's Passing
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Question
When tearing garments for the passing of a father or mother, is it necessary to actually expose the flesh opposite the heart, or is it sufficient to tear all garments to the heart without exposing the flesh (such as through an undershirt, which does not need to be torn)?
Answer
It is not necessary to tear until the flesh is exposed; it is sufficient to tear the garments required to be torn up to the level of the heart.
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