Preparations for Immersion on Saturday Night
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Question
A woman who finishes the seven days (for a sister) on Shabbat was supposed to immerse a few days ago. Can she do the "preparations" on Friday or must she wait until Saturday night (very inconvenient due to several things but possible)?
Answer
Shalom Rav
According to the Ashkenazi custom, although on Friday the woman is still within the days of mourning, the main rule is to do the preparations on Friday evening and immerse on Saturday night. Only if it is not possible, should the preparations be done on Saturday night.
According to the Sephardi custom, the immersion should be done on Saturday night.
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