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By כיכר השבת, הרב יעקב סיני
Culture13:00 · 2h ago

Rabbi Addresses Showering on Rosh Hashanah, Hot Water Use

Kikar HaShabbatReligious
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

Rabbi Yaakov Sinai, in his daily Halacha (Jewish law) segment, discussed the permissibility of showering on Rosh Hashanah, particularly concerning the use of hot water.

He explained the distinction between the first day of Rosh Hashanah, which may fall on Shabbat, and the second day, noting that different regulations apply. Sinai specifically addressed the use of hot water from an electric boiler, clarifying the conditions under which it is permitted.

The discussion is part of a broader series where Rabbi Sinai delves into contemporary Halachic issues. The segment, titled 'Rachatz U'Tohar' (Wash and Be Pure), aims to provide in-depth legal guidance to the public.

This topic is relevant as Rosh Hashanah, a major Jewish holiday, approaches. The article also briefly mentions other unrelated religious and political news items, such as singers receiving a blessing from Rabbi Yigal Cohen and MK Moshe Gafne's continued role as chairman of the Degel HaTorah party.

Read the original at Kikar HaShabbat
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