Comforting Mourners by Phone or Letter
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Question
Is it possible to fulfill the mitzvah of comforting mourners by phone or letter?
Answer
It is preferable to personally visit and comfort the mourner at their home, but if that is not possible, one can partially fulfill the mitzvah of comforting mourners through a letter or phone call.
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