Q&A: A Question About the Laws of Niddah
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A Question About the Laws of Niddah
Question
Hello Rabbi,
What is the ruling if on Sunday there was a hefsek taharah examination, and the next day my wife did not examine herself but only did so on Tuesday? When is she allowed to immerse?
Thank you very much
Answer
One examination on the first day of the seven clean days is obligatory. Without it, it is impossible to begin counting. One may rely on the hefsek taharah that was done on Sunday even if the counting begins on Tuesday. Therefore, Tuesday is the first of her seven clean days.