Consolation of Mourners

Reward for visiting a Mourner's House

Consolation is considered an extension of the Covenant of Avraham: Ketuvot 8b

Gd consoles the bereaved; so should we: Sotah 14a

How to console: Ketuvot 8b

Accepting consolation for a Eved Kenaani: Berachot 16b

Consolation during the 30 day period, during the Year, and after the year: Moed Katan 21b

Consolation for one who lost his wife, if he remarried during the 30 days: Moed Katan 21b

Consolation at the burial is only done if the spine of the deceased is intact: Moed Katan 25a

Consolers should wait for the mourner to speak first: Moed Katan 28b

One should not console after the mourner has visibly consoled himself: Moed Katan 27b

Having spices and perfumes in the house of relatives who visit the mourner, and making the blessing on the spices' scents: Moed Katan 27a

Compelling divorce if a man vows that his wife not visit mourners or celebrate with newlyweds: Ketuvot 71b-72a



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