Bathing for Healing During the Thirty Days of Mourning

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Question

A person with a cold is within the thirty days of mourning and wants to sit in a hot water bath to heal. Is it permitted according to the Ashkenazi custom, which is stringent about bathing during the thirty days?

Answer

If he wants to sit in a hot water bath for healing, it is permitted during the thirty days. During the seven days, it is prohibited unless a doctor has instructed him to do so.

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