The Mitzvah of Consoling Mourners at the Expense of Torah Study
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Question
Is there a mitzvah to console mourners, and does it override Torah study?
Answer
The mitzvah of consoling mourners is an act of kindness for both the living and the dead, and thus there is a great mitzvah to go and console. However, one should not cancel Torah study for this purpose, except if it is consolation that cannot be performed by others.
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