Customs of year of mourning

The First Year after Death

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.

Source

Rema, YD 391:2; Be'er Heitev 385:2; Sheilat Yaavetz 2:180

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