Visiting the Graves of the Righteous During Menstruation
Question
I am going on a trip to visit the graves of the righteous and I understand there is an issue for a woman during her menstrual cycle to enter cemeteries and graves. The trip is a one-time event and it is important to note that I am not married. What is the ruling in this situation? Thank you very much.
Answer
Hello,
Indeed, a woman should be careful not to approach graves during her menstrual period.
It is permissible to come close but not within 2 meters of the grave.
Leniencies are applied in cases of embarrassment or great need.
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 88, S"K 7
Also written
(-Chayei Adam)
that one should not enter the cemetery until they have immersed:
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