Aliyah to the Torah for a Kohen during the days of mourning on Shabbat when there is no other Kohen
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Question
A Kohen in mourning is present in the synagogue on Shabbat, and there is no other Kohen besides him. Should he be called up to the Torah during the Torah reading on Shabbat?
Answer
If he is in the synagogue where he prays every Shabbat and usually receives the Kohen aliyah, he should be called up as a Kohen. However, if he is not usually called up for the Kohen aliyah, he should step outside when they call up an Israelite in his place.
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