Harchakot of Niddah: Difference between revisions
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# The prohibition to eat together on the same table doesn't apply if there are others eating with them, even without a sign to remind them.<Ref> Taharat Yosef 3:17 </ref> However, the prohibition to eat from the same plate still applies.<Ref> Taharat Yosef 3:18 </ref> | # The prohibition to eat together on the same table doesn't apply if there are others eating with them, even without a sign to remind them.<Ref> Taharat Yosef 3:17 </ref> However, the prohibition to eat from the same plate still applies.<Ref> Taharat Yosef 3:18 </ref> | ||
===Eating Each Other's Leftovers=== | ===Eating Each Other's Leftovers=== | ||
# A husband cannot drink the leftovers of his wife's drink in front of her as this is considered a sign of closeness.<ref> Taharat Yosef 3:19 </ref> This is one directional, meaning the husband cannot drink from what remains in the wife's cup, but the wife is permitted to drink from what her husband leaves over< | # A husband cannot drink the leftovers of his wife's drink in front of her as this is considered a sign of closeness.<ref> Taharat Yosef 3:19 </ref> This is one directional, meaning the husband cannot drink from what remains in the wife's cup, but the wife is permitted to drink from what her husband leaves over<ref> Taharat Yosef 3:20 </ref> | ||
# The following are exceptions to this rule: | # The following are exceptions to this rule: | ||
## If the drink is poured into another cup it would be permissible.<ref> Taharat Yosef 3:19:1 </ref> | ## If the drink is poured into another cup it would be permissible.<ref> Taharat Yosef 3:19:1 </ref> | ||
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## If the wife leaves the room, the husband can drink what remains in the cup since he is not drinking in front of her. <ref> Taharat Yosef 3:19:6 </ref> | ## If the wife leaves the room, the husband can drink what remains in the cup since he is not drinking in front of her. <ref> Taharat Yosef 3:19:6 </ref> | ||
# For sephardim, this prohibition only applies to drink and not food.<ref> Taharat Yosef 3:21 </ref> Ashkenazim however, are strict for food as well.<ref> Taharat Yosef 3:21 </ref> Even for ashkenazim, if the wife simply tasted the food like for Shabbat, the remaining food would not be called leftovers.<ref> Taharat Yosef 3:21 </ref> | # For sephardim, this prohibition only applies to drink and not food.<ref> Taharat Yosef 3:21 </ref> Ashkenazim however, are strict for food as well.<ref> Taharat Yosef 3:21 </ref> Even for ashkenazim, if the wife simply tasted the food like for Shabbat, the remaining food would not be called leftovers.<ref> Taharat Yosef 3:21 </ref> | ||
===Other Items=== | ===Other Items=== | ||
# A man is permitted to dry his face and hands with his wife's towel when she is a niddah. He also may use her toothbrush. There is no need to set aside a toothbrush or towel for her exclusive use when she is a niddah. <ref> Torat HaTaharah p. 98, Taharat Yosef 3:6</ref> | # A man is permitted to dry his face and hands with his wife's towel when she is a niddah. He also may use her toothbrush. There is no need to set aside a toothbrush or towel for her exclusive use when she is a niddah. <ref> Torat HaTaharah p. 98, Taharat Yosef 3:6</ref> | ||
