Customs of year of mourning
Question
During the year of mourning,can the family host Shabbos guests?
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for your question.
It is permitted for a mourner during the year to invite the guests which one generally invites, for the Shabbat meals.
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Smicha Yoreh-Yoreh (1999) and Yadin-Yadin, author of "Dalet Amot BeHalacha" (11 volumes)
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah, Even HaEzer, Choshen Mishpat (excluding laws of interest)
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Source
Rema, YD 391:2; Be'er Heitev 385:2; Sheilat Yaavetz 2:180
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