Rabbi Baruch Bodenheim: Gemara Shabbos: Perek Kirah, יום רביעי, Tamuz 27, Daf 39b-40b – Bathing on Yom Tov (07/23/25)
Bathing on Yom Tov
What’s the halachic conclusion
Is it permitted to bath in hot water on yom tov?
Is it permitted to heat water to bathe on yom tov?
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Why does the fact that most people shower/bath daily or frequently not make heating water for bathing into something which is a universal need?
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Can one heat water to take a luke warm shower?
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When one opens up the hot water faucet on Yom Tov, is the water which comes out considered heated before Yom Tov?
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May one open the hot water tap to take a hot shower although it allows new cold water to enter the hot water tank – effectively heating it up. Is it considered heating up the water to bathe ones entire body or heating for permitted use as the water in the tank is not designated for specific use and will be used to wash dishes or wash one’s hands?
See Celebrating Yom tov from Rabbi Hershel Welcher Chapter 3, footnote 46 below
