Why are all the mirrors covered in a shivah-house?

by Rabbi Naftali Silberberg

Library » Life Cycle » Death » Mourning | Subscribe | What is RSS? PRINT EMAIL COMMENT The covering of mirrors in the shivah-house is a custom. One of the reasons for this custom is because it is improper to pray in front of a mirror. Since many people pray in the shivah-house, it is proper to cover the mirrors. TAGS: mirror, mirrors ADD A COMMENT Please email me when new comments are posted (you must be  logged in). Email to a friend Post a comment cancel Loading...