Buying a Car During the Year of Mourning

My father passed away two months ago. Can I go to an Oorah retreat in June where I know there will be music?

Answer: Don’t go.

If a friend’s parent’s levaya is today, during the chag (Chol Hamoed), is it better not to go and wait for shiva on Friday, or is it okay to go today?

Answer: Go to the levaya.

Do you say Hespeidim (eulogies) on Rosh Chodesh?

Answer: You do not say hespedim on Rosh Chodesh unless the niftar is a great sage and the body is in front of you during the hesped. Besurot Tovot

May one wear makeup and or jewelry in shloshim after a parent?

Answer: Hi, Yes you may. Besurot Tovot

Is an Ashkenazi mourner within the year of mourning for a parent not allowed to eat out at other people’s homes on Yom Tov?

Answer: Correct, an Ashkenazi mourner within the year of mourning for a parent may not eat out at others’ homes on Yom Tov.

My father passed away two months ago, and someone is inviting me for Shavuot meals at a somewhat large gathering. Am I allowed to go, or do I have to stay home?

Answer: If you are Ashkenazi you aren’t allowed to go to anyone for meals. If you are Sephardi it is permitted.