Halachot and Customs
Separation from One's Wife During the Three Days of Limitation
Question
Is there a custom, good practice, etc. regarding separation during the three days of limitation?
Thank you very much.
Answer
Hello,
There are those who wrote that they practiced abstaining from marital relations three days before Shavuot; however, in practice, there is no concern about this.
Sources:See Kaf HaChaim (Siman 295, Oth 13) which cites Knesset HaGdolah who reported that they practiced abstaining from marital relations three days before the holiday of Shavuot, based on what is written "and be ready for three days; do not approach a woman." He wrote about this: However, according to the words of the Ari, the prohibition of union is only for the night of Shavuot. See there. Similarly, in Mishnah Berurah (Siman 240, Seif 7, and Siman 295, end Seif 1) it was mentioned only for the night of Shavuot, and not for three days prior.
Blessings,
Hillel Meirs
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