Prohibition of Masturbation and Impurity of Nocturnal Emission
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Question
Hello, dear Rabbi, I wanted to ask: if it is forbidden by the Torah to masturbate, why is there impurity from nocturnal emission? Is there an explanation for this?
Thank you very much in advance.
Answer
Hello and Happy Hanukkah
A. It is strictly forbidden to waste seed. There is a heavenly death penalty for this. It is considered as shedding blood and as idolatry.
B. The impurity of nocturnal emission usually comes from forbidden thoughts during the day.
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