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- Shabbat and Holidays
- The Three Weeks
- The Nine Days
Question
is it permitted to wash one’s face with soap & cold water during the 9 days?
Answer
ב"ה ז' מנ"א תש"ע
The Mishna Br'ura (551:94) permits washing of the face and hands with cold water and other Achronim add that one may use soap especially in places with hot a climate.
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