Q&A Archive - Page 25 of 153 - Nishmat Yoatzot Halacha

When to recite asher yatzar at mikveh

I’ve read that if one uses the bathroom during mikveh preparations, one should say the bracha asher yatzar before immersion in the mikveh. Is it permissible to delay this bracha until after the immersion (w...

Definition of zekeinah

What does the word "zekeinah" mean in the context of the laws of family purity and the menopausal woman? What does it mean to be a woman of, or over, the age of 53 years?

Modesty while undergoing surgery

I will soon have a surgical procedure for hip joint aspiration and joint injections. This will require anesthesia.
How can I assure a) having my hair covered and b) maintaining required levels of physical modesty before, during and after the procedu...

Harchakot in public embarrassing

When my husband and I are seated next to each other at a meal and platters of food are passed around, it is very embarrassing not to pass the platter to my husband. Assuming we have no control over seating arrangements, what should we do? Can we just be c...

Fetal reduction

I was wondering what the law is concerning multi-fetal pregnancy reduction in the case of 4 or more fetuses?
Thank you for having this website – it has been a big help in becoming more educated on the laws of niddah and the issues surrounding ...

Colored design on whites during clean days

Please answer me how "white" the white underwear, nightgown, and bed sheets must be during the seven clean days. Is a little sprinkling of colorful flowers across the collar okay? And what if the design on the underwear is just on the outside the crotch a...

Camping trip during niddah

Can a couple in nidda sleep in a tent together? My husband and I are going on a camping trip and I had some spotting so I am in Nidda a little longer than expected. What should we do?

Tips for mikveh day stress

Is it normal to feel extremely stressed on the day one is to go to the mikveh? If so, can you discuss and suggest helpful tips that will establish a better tone and feeling for the house and the mikveh user?

Partly red, partly white stain

On the fifth day of shivah neki'im I found a stain on my white underwear. There was a small red spot in the middle of white discharge. The white was larger than a gris but the red was MUCH smaller. If it were alone I ...

Onot after miscarriage

After a miscarriage, when do I begin calculating my Onot again since there is no previous cycle history now?

Veset for a cycle that varies by 2 or 3 days

I've been reading your articles on vestos and am more confused than ever. Can you settle my confusion about the veset kavua? My periods are pretty regular, coming at intervals of 27 or 28 days. I realize now that an actual veset kavua is an exact interval...

Avoiding chupat niddah with Mirena

I had a Mirena IUD inserted at the beginning of May, and my period was quite strange; I thought it stopped but it went on for a really long time. This makes it difficult to predict when my next period will be. I recently got engaged and we are trying to s...

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