Saturday, July 27, 2013

Mourning for parents

Hello,

The reason that one mourns for parents for a year, but for other relatives for only 30 days, is because of the obligation to honour one's parents.

(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Yoreh Deah 1:255)

Have a good day,
Mordechai

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