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Halacha for first year mourning for a parent
Question
Dear Rabbi
Thank you for continuing to answer my shailas Always Iwant to do the right thing and to honor my father
I am an avela and in the first year of mourning for my father
I am avoiding social situations which are forbidden
I don’t know if it is permissable to go to a shiur at shul or someone’s house Also food may be served before or after ther shiur
What should I do?
Thank you for your kindness and help to me
a Kesiva v chatima tova
Answer
Learning torah is definitely a good thing to be done in memory of your father. The shiur is not considered a simcha and therefore you may participate. Having some food for refreshments is also not considered a friendly get together so it is permissible.
Gmar Chatima and besorot tovot

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