Women's Immersion on the Eve of Yom Kippur
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Question
The custom of women immersing on the eve of Yom Kippur, does it still exist today? Can a woman whose mother did not practice this custom do so? What is the practical ruling for a woman who was intimate within three days, should she wash that area? What preparations should be observed and what should be emphasized? Thank you very much.
Answer
Shalom and blessings
A. Some still practice this custom today.
B. She can observe it herself.
C. She should wash herself.
D. Initially, one should remove any barriers that might impede the immersion.
See the sources I brought, the words of our teacher, the Gaon, Rabbi Ovadia Fried, shlita, on this matter.
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