Sunday, September 5, 2010

Washing on Yom Kippur, Part I

Hi,

One may not wash his skin for pleasure on Yom Kippur; this includes rinsing in plain water.

However, one whose skin is dirty may wash it, explicitly intending that this is not for pleasure but for cleanliness. One who is sensitive to significant perspiration may count this as 'dirt' for the purpose of washing on Yom Kippur.

(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 613:1; Mishneh Berurah 613:1-2)

May we be inscribed and sealed for a great year,
Mordechai

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