Bathing for a mourner during the seven days in cold water
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Question
Is a mourner allowed to bathe in cold water?
Answer
A mourner is prohibited from washing their entire body even in cold water, except for their face, hands, and feet, which may be washed in cold or lukewarm water that does not feel warm at all, but not in hot water. In places with great heat and excessive sweating, according to our teacher the rabbi, it is permitted to wash the body in cold water, and if necessary, one may be lenient even with soap and hot water.
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