How do we greet people on rosh chadash av? Do we say gut chodash or chodash tov like other months?
Answer:
The general custom is to use the expression ‘gut chodesh’ or ‘chodesh tov’ even for Chodesh Av. Although the month commemorates sad events for the nation, we still hope it will be as good as can be (both personally and nationally).
Besides, whereas the first half of the month is a sad time, the second half of the month is a time of consolation and hope.
