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title: Siman 3 – The Bathroom
description: אChelek 1 1. You should not speak in the restroom. (Rama ) 1. In case of great need, it’s allowed as long as one has not yet actually began to relieve himself. (MB ) 1. You should definitely not eat…
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updated: "2022-11-08"
category: Laws of Morning Conduct
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# Siman 3 – The Bathroom

אChelek 1

1. You should not speak in the restroom. (Rama )

1. In case of great need, it’s allowed as long as one has not yet actually began to relieve himself. (MB )

1. You should definitely not eat in the restroom. (BaH2)

1. Close the door of the restroom behind you for tsinius. (Rama )

1. If a person finds himself out in the open needing to relieve himself, squat facing South. Positioning between East and West is ossur. When urinating it doesn’t matter. (ShA )

1. One shouldn’t wipe with the right hand. (ShA )

1. It’s good to be careful from wiping using the left middle finger - because the tefillin are also wrapped around it. (MB )

1. Do not wipe with a sharp object. (MB )

1. Do not defecate while standing up. (MB )

1. Inspect the toilet upon leaving to make sure it’s clean. (MB )

1. Make sure to keep your clothes, body and shoes clean when going to the bathroom. (MB )

1. Don’t leave excrement where other people might become dirty because of it. (MB )

1. Be careful not to hold the amma when urinating unless you’re married (and your wife is tehora and with you. MB ) Even so, according to middas chassidus, he should still be careful. (ShA )

1. One may help to direct the urine flow by holding from the corona till the tip - or by pushing from beneath the scrotum. (ShA , )

1. No one is allowed to stretch his hand to those parts for any other reason. (MB )

1. One who delays relieving himself is a transgressor unless his intention is for kavod habrios (e.g. finding a private place). (MB )

1. Wipe until completely clean. It is advisable to use some liquid. (MB )

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## Key

**ShA**
: Shulchan Aruch

**MB**
: Mishna Berura

**ShaH**
: Shaar Hatsiun

**ShaT**
: Shaaray Teshuva

**BeH**
: Beur Halacha

**BaH**
: Baer Haytayv

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