Tearing a Suit in Mourning
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Question
Is there an obligation to tear the suit when a brother passes away, or is it sufficient to tear the shirt?
Answer
In mourning, whether for a father and mother or for other relatives, one tears the suit and the shirt. (If one is concerned about the suit, they may choose not to wear it, and for other relatives, there is no need to tear it later, but for a father and mother, if one wears the suit afterward, they are obligated to tear it)
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