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What happens when someone dies during the Shloshim period and Yom Tov arrives? The discussion focuses on the Ran's position that kavod haTov overrides mourning obligations except for the first day. This creates tension with established halachic principles about the minimum requirements for aveilus.
This shiur analyzes a complex halachic scenario involving the intersection of mourning laws (aveilus) and festival obligations during the Shloshim period. The central case discussed is when someone dies during Shloshim and a Yom Tov subsequently arrives, creating a conflict between mourning obligations and the honor due to the festival (kavod haTov). The primary focus is on understanding the Ran's position regarding this conflict. According to the Ran, the principle of kavod haTov takes precedence over aveilus obligations, with one crucial exception: the first day of mourning, which is considered a Torah (תורה)-level obligation (deOraisa) that cannot be overridden. After this initial day, the festival's honor supersedes the mourning requirements.
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