Is the second day of Yom Tov in the diaspora treated with the same stringency as the first day, and what is the penalty for those who treat it lightly?
Synopsis
The second day of Yom Tov in the diaspora carries the same prohibitions as the first day, with violations subject to excommunication or flogging depending on the status of the violator.
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