Question: Limaaseh can one shave with a kosher shaved (poskims both ways) Answer: You could shave with a shaver that would be kosher according to R’ Moshe. Although there are… Read more »
Category: Haircut and shaving
Kosher Shavers – any link you suggest
Question: Hello, The link, http://www.koshershaver.org/, no longer is working. Is there another web site you recommend? I need to replace my shaver and wanted to find out if there was… Read more »
braun shavers
Question: Are Braun shavers muttar IF YES THEN WHICH SERIES Answer: Please seethe following posts. http://dinonline.org/2015/03/08/braun-shavers/ and http://dinonline.org/2011/08/22/shaving-to-avoid-irritation/ Best Wishes
shaving
Question: is it allowed to shave hair growing on the cheekbone, next to the eye or is it considered part of the pea. the growth is due to an excessive… Read more »
Shaving moustache
Question: Is it ok to shave the area between the upper lip and the nose with a razor? As baal tachshis only applies to the beard it seems that I… Read more »
Beards in Halacha
Question: Hi, It seems clear that there is a prevalent custom among Jewish men to have beards. Question 1) Is there a source for this? Question 2) Is there any… Read more »
Bal Teshaktzu
Question: For a man, is it permissible to shave excessive hair around the opening of the rectum in order to prevent fecal matter (after a bowel movement) from adhering to… Read more »
It’s Wednesday night — can I take a haircut?
Question: I’ve been reading many pages online about when it is best to cut nails l’kavod Shabbos (for Ashkenazim). Now it’s Wed. night. Can I take a haircut? Answer: You… Read more »
Plucking Facial Hair
Can one pluck hairs from ones face, or sideburns? Does it matter if its ingrown? Answer: Plucking facial hair in a way commonly done by men as well as women… Read more »
Braun Shavers
Are braun electric shavers useable? Answer: Please see here (Hebrew) for a debate about different Braun shavers. Beyond this I am not expert on the matter. Best wishes.
Plucking Gray Hair From Peyos
Shalom. Please tell me if it’s ok to pluck a hair strand from the peyot area if u have the general peyot. area intact ( like a grey/white hair )… Read more »
Removing Body Hair for Men
May I shave my shoulders and back with a razor and if not with hair removal cream? Thanks Answer: This is permitted if the hair is disturbing. Please see sources… Read more »
Shaving Neck with a Razor
Is one allowed to shave his neck (area below the jaw bone) with a regular razor? Thank you. Answer: It is permitted to shave the back of the neck with… Read more »
Electric Shavers
Can you explain how and why electric shavers can be used? Answer: Some permit the use of some electric shavers, the main reason being that they work by a scissor… Read more »
Shaving Neck
Is it permissible to shave the neck with a razor? Answer: It is permitted to shave the back of the neck with a razor, for the prohibition applies specifically to… Read more »
Beards in Judaism
In islam, to have beard is sunnah. what about that in your religion? that practice is sunnah too? Answer: In Judaism, there is no obligation to grow a beard, not… Read more »