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Hefsek after lighting Shabbat candles

February 21, 2016

Question

On Friday, I lit Shabbos candles and then realized I hadn't yet done my hefsek taharah. I did the hefsek taharah before sunset and it came out fine. But I had already accepted Shabbos – is that ok?

Answer

It is preferable to perform a hefsek taharah before lighting Shabbat candles. However, even if you only remembered to perform the hefsek after candle lighting, it is valid as long as it was performed before sunset.

Please feel free to get back to us with any further questions.

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