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Rabbi Benjamin Hotta Explains Hand Cream Use Rules on Tisha B'Av
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 1 day ago
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Rabbi Benjamin Hotta explains the halachic ruling on using hand cream during Tisha B'Av, clarifying when it is permitted or prohibited as an anointing act on this day of mourning.
- 01Rabbi Benjamin Hotta presents daily halacha segments on Kikar HaShabbat.
- 02He explains the rules for using hand cream on Tisha B'Av, focusing on the prohibition of anointing.
- 03The discussion clarifies when hand cream use is allowed or forbidden on this solemn day.
- 04The segment is part of a series simplifying complex Jewish law topics for the public.
- 05Related halachic issues, like women's makeup on Tisha B'Av, are also addressed.
- 06The guidance helps observant Jews navigate Tisha B'Av restrictions, especially before Sabbath.
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