Customs of year of mourning
Question
During the year of mourning,can the family host Shabbos guests?
Answer
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It is permitted for a mourner during the year to invite the guests which one generally invites, for the Shabbat meals.
Source
Rema, YD 391:2; Be'er Heitev 385:2; Sheilat Yaavetz 2:180
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