Tomb of Tana Hakadosh Rabbi Nachum Ish Gamzu
Rabbi Nachum Ish Gamzu was one of the first Tannaim (sages of the Mishnah era) and teacher of Rabbi Akiva
Hello Rabbi
My wife has a great emotional need to be in nature and we are used to, on the days that are allowed, sitting in a place in nature near the village where we live, eating a little, talking and praying, every day, before leaving for work and college.
On the days that are forbidden because of nidda, we usually don’t go because of the ban on gardens and orchards. This makes it very difficult for her and she feels mentally suffocated during this period.
The question is – is there room to be lenient about this? It doesn’t give us any stimulation and so on, because we are used to it. Is it still forbidden?
Thank you
Hello and welcome
First of all, the Sephardim used to not be strict about forbidding going out for walks on the days of distancing!!! Secondly, even those who are strict in this regard, who follow the opinion of the Ashkenazim, as was the custom in Baghdad, as Ben Ish Hai testified, are only prohibited from sitting in a vehicle on the same seat during a journey, or in the same cart; but going out for a walk alone is permitted, such as walking or sitting in the car on two separate seats.
In addition, the decision-makers (poskim) also permitted sitting in the back seat of the car during a journey, as long as they are seated at a certain distance from each other. This is because there is no special affection in this, and the seat is connected to the car, which is heavy and the movement of the person sitting on it is not noticeable.
The days of menstruation (nidda) are not intended for suffering, but rather for strengthening the connection between partners through conversation and listening, without referring to physical contact, which is prohibited on these days.
Sincerely,
Rabbi David Ohayon
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