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Winning the Lottery on Tisha B'Av

Question

A person won the lottery on Tisha B'Av and finds it difficult not to rejoice. Is there any point in donating all the money to charity?

Answer

Shalom Rav,

There is no indication in the rulings of the sages to give away one's money in order not to rejoice.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 554

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