May one talk in a Mikveh or bathhouse?

Author: Rabbi Yaakov GoldsteinPublished: August 11, 2026

May one talk in a Mikveh or bathhouse?[1] It is an act of piety to avoid speaking in a bathhouse or Mikveh unless it is absolutely necessary.[2] [1] Shulchan Hatahor 3:3; Daas Torah 85; Darkei Chaim Veshalom 357; Shulchan Hatahor Tznius 4; Minchas Yitzchak 4:61 [2] This

May one talk in a Mikveh or bathhouse?[1]

It is an act of piety to avoid speaking in a bathhouse or Mikveh unless it is absolutely necessary.[2]

[1] Shulchan Hatahor [Komrana] 3:3; Daas Torah 85; Darkei Chaim Veshalom 357; Shulchan Hatahor [Shomer Emunim] Tznius 4; Minchas Yitzchak 4:61

[2] This is because a Jews speech is very precious and there are Kelipos which nurture off this speech. [ibid; See Piskeiy Teshuvos 85 footnote 6]

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