Should a Mourner be Called for an Aliya if He is the Only Kohen in Attendance? A mourner who is observing Shib’a should not be called for an Aliya to the Torah, since it is forbidden for mourners to study Torah. An interesting question arises in a case where a mourner who is a Kohen does not have a Minyan in his home, and prays … Continue reading Observing Shib’a