Cutting Nails During the Thirty Days of Mourning for Matzah Baking
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Question
A mourner within the thirty days after his father's passing, who wishes to work in kneading matzah, is he allowed to cut his nails for this purpose?
Answer
For the purpose of kneading matzah, since it is a mitzvah need, during the thirty days one can be lenient, and the order of priorities is as follows: 1. It is permitted. By using teeth or hands, one can start with scissors and finish with mouth or hands.
If this solution is not convenient, one can be lenient by having a non-Jew cut the nails,
and if it is not possible through a non-Jew, let another Jew cut them.
If it is not possible through another Jew, one can be lenient by cutting them oneself.
If this solution is not convenient, one can be lenient by having a non-Jew cut the nails,
and if it is not possible through a non-Jew, let another Jew cut them.
If it is not possible through another Jew, one can be lenient by cutting them oneself.
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