Beth Abraham Orthodox Synagogue

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18 Adar II 5784

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The First Meal

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  1. A mourner may not eat his first meal of his own food.
  2. It is a mitzvah upon the friends and neighbors to provide the food for the first meal.
  3. The meal consists of bread, hard boiled (peeled) eggs or cooked lentils as a symbol of mourning (eggs do not have an opening, to show that the mourner is unable to speak) and some wine. They may then continue with meat, wine, etc. (they should not drink a lot of wine).
  4. It is very important to consider all of the possible needs of the mourners and try to be helpful. The needs include: Arranging the minyanim, preparing meals, contacting other potential visitors, caring for the house, caring for the children, etc...
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