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Is a Chasan who is getting married on Pesach Sheiyni to fast?
Is a Chasan who is getting married on Pesach Sheiyni to fast?
It is forbidden to get married during the period of Sefira, and according to all opinions and customs, the 14th of Iyar is included in the mourning period, and the laws of mourning are not suspended due to Pesach Sheiyni.[1] Hence, seemingly this question is not realistic. However, in truth there is one case in which it is permitted to get married during Sefira, and that is when one is remarrying his divorcee.[2] In general, even when one remarries his divorcee he is to fast on the day of the wedding.[3] In such a case, he is to fast even if the weddings take place on Pesach Sheiyni.[4]
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[1] See Admur 493:1; Michaber 493:1
[2] Peri Chadash 493; Beir Heiytiv 493:1; Chok Yosef 493:2; Shulchan Gavoa 493:1; M”B 493:1; Kaf Hachaim 493:1; Nitei Gavriel 48:3
[3] So rule regarding Zivug Sheiyni: Elya Raba 573:2; Shaareiy Teshuvah 573:1; M”B 573:8; Hisorerus Teshuvah E.H. 25; Nitei Gavriel Nissuin 5:2
[4] See regarding Lag Baomer: M”A 573:1; Chayeh Adam 132:43; Kitzur SHU”A 146:2; M”B 573:7
Other opinions: Some Poskim rule one is not to fast on Lag BaOmer. [Elya Raba 573:3; M”B ibid in name of Yeish Makilim; Mishmeres Shalom 38:3]
May I wear Tefillin made from Shel Yad scrolls that are individual parchments?
Yes, although initially it should be one single scroll.
See How many parchments may the Tefillin Shel Yad scroll be comprised of? – Shulchanaruchharav.com