Q&A: Immersion Without Marital Relations
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Immersion Without Marital Relations
Question
Hello Rabbi,
I wanted to ask whether there is an absolute obligation to immerse in a mikveh even in a situation where there is no contact between husband and wife because of a crisis in the relationship, or whether there is room to be lenient.
Thank you!
Answer
It seems obvious that there is no obligation at all to immerse just for its own sake. At most, there is an obligation not to postpone marital relations when her husband is not in town. But if marital relations are not on the table, there is no obligation to immerse. However, if reconciliation is possible, then she should immerse at the proper time.