Gift for a Mourner on Wedding Anniversary
Question
Is it permissible to give a gift to a mourner within a year of his father's passing when the gift is for his and his wife's wedding anniversary, and it is a gift that will be used by both but more by the mourner?
Answer
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It is forbidden to give a gift to a mourner.
However, if it is something that will also be used by the wife, you may give the gift to the wife, and it is permitted even if the husband will benefit from it as well.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 385, Se'if 3
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