Bathing in a Pool on Shabbat
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Question
A private concealed pool: is it permissible to enter it on Shabbat according to Ashkenazim and Sephardim, of course not for swimming? Thank you very much
Answer
Hello,
According to the Sephardic custom, there is no prohibition against washing one's entire body in cold water. However, one must be careful not to squeeze hair and not to carry water on oneself in a public domain, and swimming in the water is prohibited.
However, Ashkenazim have the custom not to wash the entire body due to the concern of squeezing hair.
They are lenient only for immersion for purification or in cases of great need due to dirt, etc.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 326. Mishnah Berurah, Se'if Katan 24.