alex lebovits asked:
Rav Yehuda learns 'mechanchin' to mean shorten .
Why would he allow the shortening of a niche for a 'mes' on Chol HaMoed; if the niche is able to contain a long person wouldn't medium and short fit in as well?!
Kol Tuv
alex lebovits, toronto, canada
The Kollel replies:
The Tiferes Yisrael explains that it is not considered a "Tircha" -- "bother" to shorten the Kever, and it is therefore permitted.
All the best,
Yaakov Montrose