Availus

Asked by aunt zipporah · November 24, 2002 · Other

Question

I have a few questions re: Sheloshim and the Year of Availus. 1.Am I allowed to give gifts, such as chanuka gifts or for other occasions, such as wedding gifts or new baby gifts? 2.Can I buy or wear new clothing, hat, shaitel? What if some one wears it for me first?

Answer

Answered by Aaron Abadi

1) No Problem (No Simcha involved) 2) Prohibitted the first 30 days... AA