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Nodding the Head for Greeting in Mourning

Question

A mourner is forbidden from saying hello, is he allowed to nod his head as a form of greeting?

Answer

Permitted

Source

Ritva, Moed Katan 27 and see Shut Shelemet Chaim, Siman 322

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