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Times of the day
The times source is unavailable right now, so the times shown are calculated locally for the centre of the selected town (nightfall at 8.5° below the horizon). The Hebrew date changes at nightfall. This information is for general orientation only — in practice follow your local times chart and ask a rav.
Immersion calculator
This calculation is for general orientation only. Questions about the hefsek, the seven clean days or a postponed immersion should be directed to a rav.
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Articles & guides
Is a blessing recited on immersion?
A blessing is recited only on an immersion that is obligatory — such as the immersion of women, or before ascending to Har HaBayit. On an ordinary immersion by men no blessing is recited.
Read more →How to measure nine kabin
Nine kabin are approximately eleven litres. The water may be poured using a shower head, provided that it flows continuously for several minutes.
Read more →Washing the hands before immersion
There is no obligation to wash the hands before immersing, and if you did not wash them beforehand it does not affect the immersion at all.
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