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Intimacy on Death Anniversary

Are relations allowed on the day of the anniversary of a parents death-” yarzheit” especially if it is Mikva night?

Answer:

Yes, the customs of mourning on the anniversary only include those which are practiced in the 12 months of Aveilus. Marital relations which are an aspect of the more stringent initial 7 day mourning period, does not apply to the anniversary day.

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