Comforting Mourners in the First Three Days?
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Question
Is there a reason not to visit mourners in the first three days?
Answer
The primary mitzvah of comforting mourners is to alleviate the bitterness in their hearts. Therefore, in the first three days, which are a time of weeping, it is particularly appropriate to come and comfort. However, some have the custom not to comfort in the first three days. (If there is no concern that idle talk will occur, this custom should not be followed.)
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