Is a communal ban (cherem/karez) permitted to be announced in shul during Nissan?
Synopsis
Despite Nissan's festive restrictions, a communal ban for a significant purpose may be announced in the synagogue during Nissan, unlike Tishrei where the Days of Awe and judgment period create stricter conditions.
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