Tearing a Garment with Scissors
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Question
If one needs to perform ’kriah’ (the act of rending one's clothes as a sign of mourning), but cannot manage to tear the fabric with his hand, can he use scissors?
Answer
In mourning for one's father and mother, one must tear the garment specifically by hand, though one may start with scissors and continue by hand. For other relatives, scissors may be used.
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