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  • Laws of Bathroom

Chewing gum in bathroom

Question: Hi, can I chew gum in the bathroom? for example when taking a shower. what about candies? Thanks Answer: Hello, A person should not chew gum when using the… Read more »

Laws of Bathroom
26/10/2020
  • Laws of Bathroom

Speaking while using the bathroom

Question: Is a woman allowed to speak while using the bathroom? Answer: There are two reason why the Shulchan Aruch says that we should not talk in the bathroom. One… Read more »

Laws of Bathroom Bathroom
23/10/2020
  • Laws of Bathroom

Unclothed in the bathroom

Question: Is one allowed to be unclothed in the bathroom or shower room because its not generally a problem to be unclothed there (i.e. people shower in the room anyways)?… Read more »

Laws of Bathroom Bathroom clothing Tznius
05/07/2019
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Talis in bathroom

Question: 1) Why does one have to take off his tallis gadol when entering a bathroom and not a tallis katan? 2) Does one need to remove his kittel before… Read more »

Laws of Bathroom Bathroom Tzitzis
07/01/2019
  • Laws of Bathroom

Bringing luggage with food into the bathroom

Question: When there is food in a suitcase or hand-luggage is it permitted lechatchila to bring it into the bathroom? Answer: This may sound surprising to you, but according to… Read more »

Laws of Bathroom Bathroom
22/04/2018
  • Laws of Bathroom

Saying Asher Yatzar when need the bathroom

Question: If a person didn’t say Asher Yatzar after using the bathroom, and by the time he remembers he needs to go again to the bathroom but he won’t be… Read more »

Laws of Bathroom Asher Yatzar Bathroom brachos
30/10/2017
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washing hands in bathroom

Question: Can one wash their hands in the bathroom? what if there is a wall from ceiling to floor between the toilet and the sink, but still in the same… Read more »

Laws of Bathroom Bathroom bracha
05/06/2017
  • Laws of Bathroom

Cleanliness in the bathroom

Question: Regarding proper cleaning after defecating in order to say brachos, etc., I have noticed two things: 1) After sweating, etc. that area seems to become dirty again – usually… Read more »

Laws of Bathroom bathroom hygiene
27/04/2017
  • Laws of Bathroom

Making a bracha in a shower room

Question: Dear Rabbi, Does a dedicated bathroom (with a bath shower and no toilet) have the same din as a toilet? I.e. Just as in a toilet one may not… Read more »

Laws of Bathroom brachos shower
23/02/2017
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Bal tishaktzu when holding for other reasons but medical reasons

Question: Hopefully this is last question from me on this for a long time. (I apologize if these kinds of questions are getting excessive) Is it okay to hold when… Read more »

Laws of Bathroom Bathroom
25/12/2016
  • Laws of Bathroom

Bal tishaktzu and frequent urination

Question: Okay thanks. Does bal tishaktzu apply to those who suffer from frequent urination? It would be aggravating to go to the restroom everytime the urge arises so I hold… Read more »

Laws of Bathroom Bal Tishaktzu Bathroom
22/12/2016
  • Laws of Bathroom

Halachos for relieving outdoors for women

Question: I feel most literature on this is male oriented. The most I can find is women should not do it directly in front of males, even children but should… Read more »

Laws of Bathroom bathroom hygiene
22/12/2016
  • Laws of Bathroom

Asher yatzar if one did not relieve himself fully

Question: A person feels the need to relieve himself of both ketanim and gedolim. However, he only relieved himself of ketanim, and is suppressing the urge to relieve himself of… Read more »

Laws of Bathroom New Bracha after Bathroom
18/12/2016
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Asher Yatzar at work

Question: A person is embarrassed to make an asher yatzar at work in front of goyim. Is there any heter to say it in the bathroom, assuming that it is… Read more »

Laws of Bathroom Asher Yatzar Bathroom
01/12/2016
  • Haircut and shaving
  • Laws of Bathroom

Bal Teshaktzu

Question: For a man, is it permissible to shave excessive hair around the opening of the rectum in order to prevent fecal matter (after a bowel movement) from adhering to… Read more »

Haircut and shaving Laws of Bathroom
10/10/2016
  • Laws of Bathroom

Washing body

Question: How should one wash himself in the shower? I know that you start from the head and then move downwards. My question is does the right leg go before… Read more »

Laws of Bathroom
20/09/2016

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The purpose of this site is to raise public knowledge of the importance of monetary dealings according to the Halacha. At the site you can expand your knowledge with in-depth articles, and in addition consult online with the rabbis of the Beit Midrash on Halachic issues that interest you.
I hope that you enjoy the site and that it will fulfill its goals. We await your comments and suggestions.
Sincerely, Rabbi Yosef Fleischman. Av Beis Din “Nesivos Chaim” & Head of Kollel

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