Demystifying Hilchos Niddah: Why five days?

This episode is sponsored by Leia Baitelman.



This episode discusses the requirement for a woman to wait five days from when she sees a flow until she can perform a hefsek tahara.

We’ll trace this five day wait back to the story of Matan Torah and understand how the practice evolved from waiting three days to four and eventually five.

As we explore the fascinating history behind this halacha, we'll see an example of where the divergence between Sefardi and Ashkenazi custom originates and learn a lesson about the value of having a personal relationship to Torah along the way.



***Please note that content discussed in this podcast series is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace speaking to a qualified rav regarding any practical halachic questions.

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