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Is eulogizing (hesped) permitted on Hanukkah?

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Synopsis

Eulogizing is prohibited on Hanukkah, except for a sage (scholar/great person) in whose presence one may eulogize, and only that sage.

Shulchan Aruch OC 670:3Mishnah Berurah 670:3, 670:11
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