Reading News During the Seven Days of Mourning

Shiva (7 Days of Mourning)
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Question

Is it permissible for a mourner to read newspapers and news?

Answer

A mourner should not read newspapers and news, as it distracts from mourning, especially if he derives pleasure from reading them.

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