Removing an Earring During Immersion
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Question
If a woman has an earring in the upper part of her ear that should not be removed for a whole year, is it permissible to immerse with it?
Answer
Hello Rabbi,
It is not permissible to initially immerse with it.
One should find a way to remove it during immersion.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 198, סעיף 1. One should not initially immerse even with something that does not constitute a barrier.
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