May an onen (one whose deceased is not yet buried) eat meat and wine on Purim?
Synopsis
An onen (before burial) is permitted to eat meat and wine on Purim because the individual obligation of mourning is overridden by the communal obligation of Purim joy, which has Torah status.
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