Studying Torah in the House of Mourning
Question
Shalom to the esteemed Rabbi, shlita. One of the participants in my daily Daf Yomi class, unfortunately, passed away, and his family requested that we hold the class in the mourner's tent during the shiva days. Indeed, yesterday the class took place, and naturally, the mourners also participated. Is this causing the mourners to stumble in the study of Torah? Thank you in advance, Meir Yitzhak Wind.
Answer
It is advisable to refrain from giving a class in Gemara or other Torah teachings in the house of mourning, even when the mourners do not participate in it.
It is appropriate to establish that they study Mussar and inspiration for the elevation of the deceased's soul.
If this would harm the mourners, there is room to be lenient, even if the mourners participate in the study out of ignorance.