Bathing on the Eve of Shabbos, when his father is sitting Shiva for his grandfather
Question
If a person's paternal grandfather has passed away, and he is observing some mourning practices until Shabbos, can he take a hot bath in honor of the Shabbos as is his custom?
Answer
A person who is accustomed to bathing in hot water every Eve of Shabbos, can bathe in hot water even on this Eve of Shabbos. However, one who is not accustomed to this, should only bathe in lukewarm water that does not clearly feel warm.
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