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Question
Is an uvel allowed to participate in a bidyin haben
Answer
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An Avel can be present at the Pidyon Haben, but may not participate in the meal. He make partake of the refreshments (such as a pastry and the like) though . See "Mourning in Halacha" pg. 253.
According to Rav Gavriel Tzinner Shlit"a, in Nitei Gavriel vol. II, Chapter 21:7 (See also Chap. 23:19) the Avel may be present at the meal as well if he does not sit with other participants or eats in a separate room.
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