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As we have mentioned many times before, it is halachically inappropriate for a visitor to initiate conversation with the person sitting shiva; the person who is sitting must speak first. In addition, positive stories about the niftar are important to share, as they are a comfort to the mourner.

I wish you hatzlocha as you go through this challenging time and may Hashem comfort you among all the mourners of Tziyon and Yerushalayim.

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Dr. Yael Respler is a psychotherapist in private practice who provides marital, dating and family counseling. Dr. Respler also deals with problems relating to marital intimacy. Letters may be emailed to [email protected]. To schedule an appointment, please call 917-751-4887. Dr. Orit Respler-Herman, a child psychologist, co-authors this column and is now in private practice providing complete pychological evaluations as well as child and adolescent therapy. She can be reached at 917-679-1612. Previous columns can be viewed at www.jewishpress.com and archives of Dr. Respler’s radio shows can be found at www.dryaelrespler.com.