1) One who disregards the severity of not having lightheaded conversation and idle chatter with [forbidden] females and is lax in this area, besides for transgressing the actual sin is also causing him to eventually fall further and transgress even more severe sins Chas V'Shalom. (Talmud Nedarim 20)
The Chasam Sofer (Teshuvos Even HaEzer Siman 85) writes that it is worthwhile for Bais Din (Jewish court of law) to flog those who engage in excessive talking, joking and lightheadedness with [forbidden] females, as this behavior is disgusting. (Although the Batei Din nowadays do not do this, the severity of this sin can be seen from the words of the holy Chasam Sofer)
2) This does not only apply to males.
A female who regularly acts lightheaded, jokes and otherwise engages in idle chatter with [forbidden] males is considered "Overes Al Das Yehudis, one who transgresses the laws of Judaism" (See Taz Even HaEzer Siman 115:7 quoting the Rashba. See also Bach ibid. who is even more stringent.)
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Reader's Question:
Can you use hot or warm water to wash your hands & face during the 9 days?
Answer:
The water does not have to be freezing cold, but should not be enjoyabley warm either.
You can add a little warm water to make it not freezing, and that's all.
Soap may also not be used, unless the dirt will not come off without it.(See Mishna Berura 541:94-96).
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זכר צדיק וקדוש לברכה
It takes a great person to admit his shortcomings and appear in front of the Kohen to be examined for leprosy.
One does not lose the appellation "adam" by sinning. No one is perfect.
On the contrary, by not seeking to correct his shortcomings, one loses this title.
Rabbi Nissan Alpert Zatzal quoted in Sefer Torah Tavlin
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