Greeting Several Mourners Sitting Together
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Question
When several mourners are sitting shiva together, is it permissible to say 'shalom' to them out of respect for the community?
Answer
Even though it is said that a mourner is allowed to inquire about the well-being of the community when they are many out of respect for them, nevertheless, a comforter should not inquire about the well-being of many mourners.
Source
We did not find this leniency for many mourners, and it is not similar to a mourner saying 'shalom' to comforters out of respect for the community, as inquiring about the well-being of the mourner is more stringent because he is not at peace, unlike inquiring about the well-being of others, whose prohibition is because it is not appropriate for the mourner to inquire about their well-being even if they are at peace. Therefore, leniency should not be applied to many mourners.
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