A Mourning Woman and Laundry for Family Members
Question
Can a mourning woman during the seven days wash clothes for her children and husband?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
A mourner is prohibited from washing clothes, both for themselves and for others.
However, family members are permitted to wash clothes for themselves.
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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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Sefer Gesher HaChaim, in the name of Tiferet Adam.
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