Question: Hi While removing peyos even one hair is an issur, if one accidently plucks out one hair from the area of his peyos, is he oveir the issur? And are there… Read more »
Category: Haircut and shaving
Haircut in barbershop
Question: BS”D Cutting hair in a barbershop, should I bury or burn, or don’t I have to do anything? Answer: There is no need to do anything with them, according… Read more »
Shaving head
Question: Can a man shave his head completely if using an electric shaver? Would he have to leave the peyot areas? Answer: A man should not chas v’shaom shave all… Read more »
Limaaseh can one shave with a kosher shaver
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 »
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. https://dinonline.org/2015/03/08/braun-shavers/ and https://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 »