A Patient Whose Entire Family Mourned, but He Did Not Mourn

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

A woman whose father passed away and was buried on the eve of the Sukkot holiday, while her entire family mourned briefly on the eve of the holiday. She was in the delivery room and could not mourn. Does she need to sit shiva after the holiday?

Answer

She does not need to mourn after the holiday because she was unable to do so due to circumstances beyond her control.

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 (Please note that the comment will not be published but will be sent directly to the answering Rabbi for review and a private response)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