The discussion of hair coverings has become a hot topic in recent years, and we will try to address this issue here clearly and concisely. The vast majority of poskim, both askenazi and sefardi, hold that is is permissible for a woman to cover her hair with a wig. Even though it looks like hair, […]
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It is permissible to soak in a bath, especially in your situation where there is a need. If you are bathing during the day, try and do the morning bedika before bathing. Also, just to mention, one should avoid doing any bedika immediately after bathing, rather preferably wait 15 minutes. sources: Igrot Moshe (יו”ד ח”ב […]
Read MoreThank you for your question. The halacha is very clear that a niddah may only immerse in a kosher mikva, which has many halachic requirements. A shower would not qualify as a kosher mikva. Sometimes it can be difficult to find a mikva nearby, especially when traveling, or in the covid-19 era where not everyone […]
Read MoreOne can go the following day during the day, but not the day of the tevila during the day (see shulchan aruch 197, 4). If this is not possible, there are opinions that allow one to go to mikva even the day of tevila (as late in the day as possible) as long as she […]
Read MoreWhen going to mikva one must remove all makeup prior to tevila. Even if mikva is friday night, and it is difficult to go a whole Shabbat without makeup, you still must remove your eyeliner. Shabbat shalom
Read MoreYes.
Read MoreNo, unless there is no one else to do it.
Read MoreAs long as someone could see in through the window, there is no problem to yichud.
Read MoreYes, but it’s better to go during the day.
Read MoreA – No. Women are exempt from sukahQ – Kavod HaRav, would two ounces of mezonot work even for a man (on the first night)? Isn’t the obligation hamotzi?A – No. You must eat bread
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