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Is swimming allowed on Shiva Oser B'tamuz?



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amother


 

Post Mon, Jul 14 2014, 8:31 pm
According to Halacha, is swimming permitted tomorrow, on Shiva oser B'tamuz? a Fast Day?
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Mama Bear




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Jul 14 2014, 8:47 pm
I would imagine that it's best to refrain...
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amother


 

Post Mon, Jul 14 2014, 10:30 pm
I'm not the op
Is it allowed between 17 of tamuz and Tisha b'av?
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monseychick




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Jul 14 2014, 10:34 pm
Im not a poisek, but I would imagine that 17 tamuz isnt more stringent than the 9 days. If you are all sweaty you can for sure take a dip in the pool.

A long swim is probably diverting your attention from the purpose of the fast...
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notshanarishona




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Jul 14 2014, 10:53 pm
It might b allowed but definitely not in the spirit of the day.
Afaik only not allowed during the 9 days.
Showering for cleanliness is very different than taking a dip in a pool.
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amother


 

Post Mon, Jul 14 2014, 11:10 pm
Is swimming allowed from 17 of tamuz to rosh chodesh av?
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monseychick




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Jul 14 2014, 11:13 pm
notshanarishona wrote:
It might b allowed but definitely not in the spirit of the day.
Afaik only not allowed during the 9 days.
Showering for cleanliness is very different than taking a dip in a pool.



According to R Shimon Eider Hilchos of three weeks (orange book) it is the same
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oliveoil




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Jul 15 2014, 7:35 am
amother wrote:
Is swimming allowed from 17 of tamuz to rosh chodesh av?


yes
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