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Any form of pleasurable washing is prohibited on Tisha Be-Av, whether the water is hot or cold. One may not even wash a small part of his body; one may not even dip one finger in water. However, one who became soiled with mud or feces, or has a nosebleed, may wash the soiled area, because his intention is not to take pleasure from washing (sa 554:9). Similarly, one who is changing a child’s diaper may wash the soiled area, even though he will wash his hand in the process. He may even use soap if the filth or odor does not come off with water alone.
If one is preparing food for after the fast or for his children, he may rinse food items and dishes because this is not considered washing for the sake of pleasure. And even though one derives some pleasure every time one washes one’s body, since the main purpose is to remove filth, it is not considered washing for pleasure.
If one perspired excessively, to the point where he is preoccupied and suffering, he may wash the sweaty area because he does not intend to derive pleasure (mb 613:2, sht ad loc. 4). Likewise, one who is very sensitive and cannot settle himself in the morning without washing his face may rinse his face with water. One who accumulates mucus in the corner of his eyes overnight and generally removes it with water may do so on Tisha Be-Av (sa 554:11, mb ad loc. 22).
One may not rinse one’s mouth on Tisha Be-Av. Nevertheless, one who will be very distressed if he does not do so may rinse his mouth and brush his teeth without toothpaste on Tisha Be-Av. On Yom Kippur, however, when there is a Torah obligation to fast, one may not be lenient regarding this issue (see above, 7:5 and n. 6).
A bride within the first thirty days of her marriage may wash her face and apply any ointment she needs to avoid making herself unattractive to her husband (mb 554:29, sht ad loc. 38).
One may take a slightly damp towel and run it across one’s face, hands, and feet, because the prohibition of washing does not apply to such a small amount of moisture. The only condition is that the towel not be so wet that it could moisten one’s hand to the extent that his hand could then moisten something else (Rema 554:14, mb ad loc. 27).
The Laws of Purim 4. Traveling between Walled and Unwalled Cities
Chapter 17: Walled and Unwalled Cities
Peninei Halkha - Hanukkah 12. Setting up the Candles and Lighting Them
Chapter 12: Lighting the Hanuka Candles
The Laws of Purim 9. The Mitzva to Rejoice and Eat a Se’uda
Chapter 16: The Mitzvot of Joy and Kindness
Rabbis in Midrash
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 9 - "Seeing is Believing" (parag. 21-30)
These paragraphs elaborate on the theme that seeing and knowing is better than any attempt to prove logically, and begins explaining the difference between Israel and gentiles.
Ein Aya Various Universal Stages of the Geula Process
Rav Kook examines the various stages of redemption, explaining how (in addition to the obvious oft-mentioned stages of ingathering the exiles, reviving the Hebrew language, army, state etc.) the messianic dream of world prosperity, the State of Israel and world unity can and are realistically and logically gradually coming true.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 8- "Answering Questions on the Kuzari's Proof from Mass Revelation
How do we know that the "claim" of mass revelation to 2,000,000 witnesses at Mt. Sinai is really true? This important class answers all of the questions skeptics ask about this claim of the Kuzari.
Ein Aya Armies Still Necessary for Balance & the War Against Wars
Rav Kook explains why the world was originally divided into the various seemingly contradicting ideologies and cultures, in order to develop each one respectively. Swords or armies symbolize how each respective ideology defends themselves, as well as deters their opposing ideologies and cultures. On the other hand, the messianic era will be one of peace, and Rav Kook explains the transition to that stage, which mankind is already undergoing.
The Land of Israel LGBT'S IN ISRAEL
The question was asked, how can one make Aliyah with the LGBT parades?
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 7 - Five Accumulative Proofs of G-d
As a preparation for the Kuzari's classic proof of G-d from the mass-revelation at Sinai, we start here with 5 other directions to strengthen our belief which also contribute to what the Kuzari will present as well.
Ein Aya Muscle & Meaning: The Dual Nature of Gevurah (Physical Strength)
Is physical strength and fitness a necessity or an ideal? Although it if often totally overlooked among topics of Judaism, Rav Kook writes that it clearly is also a necessity to deter the many enemies of Israel, but even in Y'mot HaMashiach, in the Messianic era, to a certain extent, it's ideal continues even after our enemies will have been finished off.
