When to Perform Keriah if the Death Occurs During Chol Hamoed
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Question
A person whose one of the seven close relatives passed away during Chol Hamoed, should they perform keriah at the burial during Chol Hamoed, or wait until after the festival when they sit shiva?
Answer
This ruling depends on custom. The custom of Ashkenazim (and also Sephardim in Israel) is to perform keriah only for one's father and mother during Chol Hamoed, and not for other relatives. In places where there is no established custom, all relatives are required to perform keriah during Chol Hamoed. (They are permitted to change into simple clothing before performing keriah.)
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