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My best friend's mother has died. I understand that it is the practice to serve the immediate family a meal of eggs and bread as their first meal after the burial. Since there are no family members in the area who will serve the bereaved after the funeral, I feel that I should. I am not Jewish, and I don't know much about what should be done. Can you give me an idea of what type of bread ( eg. unleavened, whole grain), and what should be done with the eggs? Thank you.
Answer
Thanks for writing and what a thoughtful friend you are.
Any bread that is marked kosher, preferably "pareve" as well is fine. The
eggs can be even brought to the family and just hard-boiled there, and you
will have performed the "traditional" gifts.
If and when there is a kosher - not kosher style - vendor in your
community, they often will prepare a simple meal of a chiken, some
vegetables, etc. for the family. Alternatively some smoked fish and veggies.
Hope this helps and bless you for your thoughtfulness
Best
Wishes,
Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner
Foundation
for Family Education (FFFE)
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