Greetings and Gifts on Tisha BeAv

Parsha Halacha | June 25, 2025

One may not greet others on Tisha Be’Av (e.g., by saying “hello” or “good morning”).
If one is greeted by someone else, one should respond softly and inform that person (if appropriate) that on Tisha Be’Av greeting is forbidden.
It is permissible to nod one’s head in greeting.
One should not inquire as to how someone is doing. If they are sick, however, one may ask how they are doing.
One who is taking leave of a friend on Tisha Be’Av may say, “May we meet at the rebuilding of the Beit HaMikdash.”
One should not give gifts on Tisha Be’Av unless the recipient is poor and in need of the gift.
One may give money or food to the poor on Tisha Be’Av. In fact, it is customary to give extra tzedakah to the poor on this day.

One may not greet others on Tisha Be’Av (e.g., by saying “hello” or “good morning”).
If one is greeted by someone else, one should respond softly and inform that person (if appropriate) that on Tisha Be’Av greeting is forbidden.
It is permissible to nod one’s head in greeting.
One should not inquire as to how someone is doing. If they are sick, however, one may ask how they are doing.
One who is taking leave of a friend on Tisha Be’Av may say, “May we meet at the rebuilding of the Beit HaMikdash.”
One should not give gifts on Tisha Be’Av unless the recipient is poor and in need of the gift.
One may give money or food to the poor on Tisha Be’Av. In fact, it is customary to give extra tzedakah to the poor on this day.

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