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mourningWe're still mapping where this idea was first discussed. Key passages and related ideas below.

Seudat Havraah (Meal of Consolation)

The first meal mourners eat — must be served by others, traditionally lentils and eggs.

The first meal mourners eat — must be served by others, traditionally lentils and eggs.

Key passages(3)

Mishneh Torah, Mourning · Moses ben Maimon (Rambam) · 1176 CE

High

Shulchan Arukh, Yoreh De'ah · Joseph Karo · 1563 CE

High