In memory of Chaya Mirel bat R’ Avraham

In memory of Chaya Mirel bat R' Avraham

Intended to pluck hair
21/11/2020

Question

At the mikva I noticed a small hair on my body, at the time i tried to pluck it out and thought I had.
Now that I’m home, I can still see it.
I’m not bothered by it now and will leave it.
Does this have any significance?

Answer

Hair growing from the body is a natural extension of it, and thus is not considered a chatzitza unless it is dirty or tangled. Based on your description, this hair was neither.
Though you did intend to be particular to remove it for immersion, that does not invalidate your immersion after the fact, especially since you don’t really mind its being there.
Please be in touch with any further questions.

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