Meal of Consolation - se’udat havra’ah

One of the oldest, most important and meaningful traditions the Jewish people have is upon returning to the house of mourning following the burial, the community provides the first meal.  It is customary for the meal to be dairy and would include round foods such as hard boiled eggs, lentils or bagels, which symbolize the cycle of life.  This meal of condolence was started because if it was left to the mourner’s own will, they may not eat and would become ill.  Today, the community provides the first set of meals, because the mourners should not feel as if they are “hosting” a party, or that they be concerned about taking care of anyone else’s needs.  Rather, the community is there to take care of the mourners.

Before ordering food for a house of mourning, please keep in mind that some families may keep strict kosher.  Some companies listed below are strictly kosher, while others are “kosher style.”

Bittker Catering

1700 East Avenue
Rochester, New York 14610
(585) 463-7635
www.bittkerkoshercaterers.com

Brownsteins Deli & Bakery

1862 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, New York 14618
(585) 442-2770

Fox’s Restaurant & Catering

3450 Winton Place
Rochester, New York 14623
(585) 427-8200
www.foxsdeli.com

Geulah’s Café at the Jewish Community Center

1200 Edgewood Avenue
Rochester, New York 14618
(585) 461-2000

Kosher2Go

2000 Summit Circle
Rochester, New York 14618
(585) 271-8130
Fax your order to (585) 442-5095
www.kosher-2-go.com

Lipman’s Kosher Market

1482 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, New York 14618
(585) 271-7886

Malek’s Bakery

1795 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, New York 14618
(585) 461-1720

The Nut House

1520 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, New York 14618
(585) 244-9510
www.thenuthouseonline.com

Wegmans - (Pittsford Location)

3195 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, New York 14618
(585) 586-6680
www.wegmans.com

Brighton Memorial Chapel
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in the Rochester Community