Fwd: Halacha Yomis - Greetings on Tisha B' Av

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At a bris on Tisha B'Av can one say...     The Gerald & Karin Feldhamer OU Kosher Halacha Yomis This column is dedicated in memory of: Rav Chaim Yisroel ben Reb Dov HaLevi Belsky, zt'l Senior OU Kosher Halachic Consultant from 1987-2016 Q. The Mishnah Berurah (O.C. 554:41) rules that saying "Tzafra Tova" "Good Morning" is prohibited on Tisha B'Av, just as greeting one's friend is by saying "Shalom Aleichem" (Mechaber 554:20). I am attending a Bris on Tisha B'Av. May I say "Mazal Tov" to the baby's father? If I meet a sick person on Tisha B'Av, may I wish him a "Refuah Shleimah." (a full recovery)? Are these also prohibited forms of greeting? A. Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, zt"l rules that Mazal Tov for a recent Simcha may be said on Tisha B'Av since it is considered a blessing and not a greeting (Dirshu M.B. Beiurim and Musofim 554:63 citing Halichos Shlomo Bein HaMitzorim Vol. 15 Orchos Halacha 30). However, if at all possible, one should wait for a different day to express this Mazal Tov (Chut Sheini Vol. 2 p. 327). Our minhag is to perform a Bris on Tisha B'Av after the Kinos are completed, even if it is before Chatzos (mid-day), because of Zerizim makdimim l'Mitzvos, those who serve Hashem with alacrity, do mitzvos as quickly as possible (Mechaber, Rama 559:7 and Mishna Berurah ibid s.k. 26). Rav Shlomo Zalman was of the opinion that one can certainly say "Mazal Tov" at the Bris even before Chatzos (ibid). Rav Moshe Feinstein, zt"l however rules that the Mazal Tov for the Bris should only be said after Chatzos (Dirshu M.B. ibid citing Shmaitza D'Moshe p. 431). Although "Sholom Aleichim" should not be said to an Avel (one who is in mourning), the Gesher HaChaim (21:67:7) permits wishing "Refuah Shleima" to an Avel who is ill, since this is considered a blessing and not a greeting. For the same reason it is permitted on Tisha B'Av to wish a "Refuah Shleima" to a person who is ill (Dirshu M.B. ibid). More about this program and to subscribe visit https://oukosher.org/halacha-yomis-email/ View archive on https://oukosher.org/halacha-yomis/ Subscriber comments and questions related to this mailing can be sent to GerstenE@ou.org. These questions and their answers may be selected to become one of the Q and A's on OU Kosher Halacha Yomis. Dedicated by Gerald and Karin Feldhamer in memory of their parents R' Moshe ben R' Elyokim Getzel Feldhamer and Pesha bas Reb Mordechai R' Avrohom Abba ben R' Chaim Finkelstein and Taube bas R' Yissocher Dov HaKohen In memory of R' Kalman ben R' Moshe Feldhamer   **NEW from OU Press** Halacha Yomis: A Daily Halachic Companion Halacha Yomis is now available as a highly readable compendium of practical laws and customs   Forward     Unsubscribe Please do not 'reply' to this message. The inbox of noreply@ounetwork.org is not monitored.