How many lashes (malkot) are administered on Erev Yom Kippur as a custom?

Synopsis

The Mechaber mentions lashes as a custom. The Aruch HaShulchan specifies thirty-nine lashes with a calf-leather strap.

Early Acharonim
Late Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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