If a parent dies in Adar during a leap year, which Adar does one fast in for Yahrzeit?
Synopsis
If a parent dies in Adar during a leap year, the Mechaber holds to fast in Adar II, while Ashkenazi authorities debate between Adar I and Adar II.
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