Shiva

Asked by JJ · November 17, 2003 · Other

Question

1. Can someone sitting shivah take a hot shower (like during the Nine Days. 2. Can he wear freshly laundered clothes? 3. If not, let's say all his clothes are fresh?

Answer

Answered by Aaron Abadi

1) it's only seven days. And yes he/she can take a shower. 2) Underwear can be changed as normal. Other clothing can be changed when dirty or sweaty, etc.: If it is a person sitting for a father or mother and they change their top garment, they need to tear again the new one. 3) N/A AA