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Touching Kotel while niddah
June 3, 2022

Question

Is it assur to touch the Kotel while niddah?

Answer

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There is no prohibition of touching the Kotel while in niddah, and we are not aware of any such custom. There is a prohibition of ascending to the Temple Mount while in niddah, but that does not apply to the Kotel.

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