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11. Sitting restrictions:[1]
It is forbidden for an Onen to sit on his bed [or chair[2]], even if the bed has been overturned [i.e. Kefuya].[3] [He is rather to sit on the ground.[4] Practically, however, the custom today is to be lenient to allow sitting on a regular chair during Aninus.[5]]
______________________________________________[1] Michaber 341:5; Tur in name of Miseches Semachos; Kitzur SHU”A 196:6
[2] Kitzur SHU”A ibid
[3] Although the Onen is not obligated in Kefiyas Hamitah, he may not sleep or sit on a bed. [Michaber ibid]
[4] Beir Hagoleh ibid
[5] Teshuvah Meahava 3:341; Maharshag 1:25; Minchas Elazar 2:90; Poskim in Nitei Gavriel 15:1
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