Lighting a Candle in the Seven Days After the Festival When the Death Occurred During the Festival

This question and answer were automatically translated using our trained AI and have not yet been reviewed by a qualified rabbi. Please treat this translation with caution.
Go to original →

Question

If a father passed away during the festival and a candle was lit for seven days during the festival in his memory, is it necessary to light a candle when sitting shiva after the festival?

Answer

There is no need to light a candle when sitting shiva, only during the seven days following the death.

Comments

Have an additional question on this topic or need clarification? Leave your comment below. (Please note that the comment will not be published but will be sent directly to the answering Rabbi for review and a private response)

Please sign up or log in to submit your comment