[Avodah] Numerology

[Joel Rich]

The Rambam in Hilchot Avel 5:1 says:

These are the matters forbidden to a mourner on the first day according to
Scriptural Law and on the remaining [six] days according to Rabbinic Law.
He is forbidden to cut his hair, launder his clothes, wash, anoint himself,
engage in sexual relations, wear shoes, perform work, study the Torah,
stand his bed upright, leave his head uncovered, and greet others, eleven
matters in total

IIRC this is not the only place he has a list and then tells you how many
items there are in the list. Any insights as to why adding the number of
items is important?
Bsorot Tovot
Joel Rich
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