May Jews perform burial-related labors on the second day of a holiday?
Synopsis
On the second day of a holiday, Jews may perform all labors necessary for burial, including grave-digging, coffin-making, shroud preparation, water-heating, and hair-cutting. This applies even to Rosh Hashana. Ashkenazi custom restricts this only when non-Jews are unavailable.
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