Question:
can a grandmother attend a seudas barmitzvah of her grandson if she is in aveilus for her mother but after the shloshim period? there will be no music there as its after 17 tamuz.
thank you
Answer:
It is permitted for the grandparents to attend the bar mitzvah, as it is considered their simcha too.
Mazal Tov
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