Law of a Grandson Whose Grandfather Passed Away
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Question
A person whose father is sitting shiva for the passing of his grandfather, what are his obligations in mourning?
Answer
If he is with his father who is sitting shiva, in the same city, he has 4 obligations: 1. He should not bathe in hot water (lukewarm is allowed). 2. He should not listen to music. 3. He should not wear Shabbat clothes on weekdays. 4. He should not attend joyous events such as weddings, Sheva Brachot, and other celebratory meals. However, he is allowed to attend mitzvah meals such as a brit, bar mitzvah, and siyum, but he is forbidden to eat unless the meal is at his home or he is the host of the celebration.
He is permitted to have a haircut and cut his nails, and he does not need to change his place in the synagogue.
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