The Prohibition of Destruction in Tearing More Than a Handbreadth
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Question
Is it permissible to tear more than a handbreadth for other relatives (meaning, not one’s parents), or should we be careful not to exceed this measure?
Answer
According to the basic law, it is forbidden to tear more than a handbreadth due to the prohibition of destruction. However, it seems that nowadays, when a torn garment has no value and no one keeps or repairs the torn garment, there is no prohibition of destruction in tearing more than a handbreadth. Since, in any case, it is not worth anything.
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