Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, Siman 213

AI summary (may contain mistakes)

At what point does the Kitzur let a mourner marry? The reason given is concern that the widower's mind would stay on his first wife, not the new one. Rav Hutner applies the same idea of full focus to the Gemara's teaching not to ask a Rebbe about another masechta, adding that a greater mind can compartmentalize.

Key points

• The Kitzur forbids a mourner, man or woman, to marry within the thirty days, even without a feast.
• The Kitzur permits an engagement without a festive meal even during shiva.

Topics

• Aveilus
• Shloshim
• Shiva
• Marriage