Note: This question is from a Gabbai [from another city]:
Dear Rabbi Simon,
Sadly, a member of the community was buried today [Sunday]. Is the avel (brother of the deceased) allowed to receive an aliyah this coming Shabbos in shul?
Avner
Dear Avner,
Torah study (reading) is forbidden during the Shiva, as reading the Torah is a source of joy, which is inappropriate for one in mourning. However, this restriction is applicable specifically during the initial 7 days of avelut. In the present case these “7 days” end on Shabbat morning (Sunday counting as Day 1 and Shabbat is Day 7), therefor strictly speaking he may be called to the Torah on that same morning (See Taz 402:5, Gilyon Maharsha 384:1). Certainly, at mincha would be permitted (if he is a mincha person). If there is a particular reason to call him in the morning, I would allow it. If it can wait for mincha or the following week, that would be better. But if it is a matter of “strike while the iron is hot”, IMO it is permissible to do so. May we only share good news together in the future.
Best wishes
Rabbi Rashi Simon