Emission on Yom Kippur
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Question
If someone, God forbid, experiences an emission on Yom Kippur and feels very distressed, should he immerse in cold water?
Answer
It is forbidden for someone who has had an emission to immerse on Yom Kippur.
Source
The Shulchan Aruch in Siman 613 and many other authorities ruled that it is forbidden for someone who has had an emission to immerse on Yom Kippur. Although there were a few great sages who permitted those whose conscience troubles them, especially a chazan, to immerse (under certain conditions), this should not be taken as a general rule for everyone. Therefore, immersion is not allowed at all on Yom Kippur.
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