In memory of Chaya Mirel bat R’ Avraham

In memory of Chaya Mirel bat R' Avraham

Mikveh timing for Ashkenazi-Sephardi couple
October 8, 2021

Question

Do mikvah times follow a woman’s sephardi mother or ashkenazi husband?

Answer

Halachic practice concerning the immersion itself (e.g., how many times to dunk or when to recite the beracha), usually follows a woman’s mother’s practice. Aspects of mikveh observance that affect both husband and wife, such as the timing of immersion, usually follow the husband’s community’s practice.

In cases of need, there can be room for leniency. Please write back with more specifics if you think your situation might be one.
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