Why can't Jews use razors?

Judaism prohibits shaving with a razor on the basis of a rabbinic interpretation of Leviticus 19:27, which states, "Ye shall not round the corners of your heads, neither shalt thou mar the corners of thy beard." The Mishnah interprets this as a prohibition on using a razor on the beard.

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Do Orthodox Jews not shave?

Most Orthodox Jews will not use a razor to shave - instead they will use an electric shaving device. Other Hasidic Jews go further with this and they do not shave at all. They are making a clear open statement that they go above and beyond the minimal requirements of the rules.

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What religion doesn't shave their beards?

Sikhs. The Sikh religion forbids cutting or shaving any bodily hair. Orthodox Sikhs always carry a dagger with them, lest someone try to force them to do something against their religion.

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Can you shave for Shabbat during the 9 days?

When necessary a woman or girl may shave her legs during the Three Weeks until Rosh Chodesh Av (Moadei Yeshurun p. 128:3 in the name of Rav Moshe Feinstein, zt”l). A married woman or one of marriageable age may shave her legs even during the Nine Days (Kitzur Hilchos Bein HaMetzarim p.

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Can you shave during Passover?

First and foremost, it is forbidden to shave on Shabbat and biblical holidays (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, first and last days of Sukkot and Passover, and Shavuot).

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Can Jews shave their pubes?

Even though it is permitted to remove this hair, the practice is not to destroy it completely. Rather, it may be trimmed so as not to interfere with one's eating and drinking. The Torah does not prohibit a man removing body hair, including armpit hair and pubic hair, but it is prohibited rabbinically.

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Is it OK for Muslims to shave?

Muslim men and women are required by the Sunnah to shave their pubic hair and axillae. Also, Muslim men are not supposed to shave their beards, but are encouraged to shave their moustaches, according to the Sunnah.

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Can you brush your teeth on Shabbat?

You may not use toothpaste on Shabbat. You may use water, tooth powder, and toothwashing liquid on Shabbat but, to avoid squeezing the toothbrush bristles, you must put the water or toothwashing liquid into your mouth and not on the brush.

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Can I shave my private parts while fasting in Islam?

Summary of answer. There is nothing wrong with cutting nails or shaving the pubic hair while fasting.

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Can you take shower on Shabbat?

37 But only bathing or showering whole or most of the body, even one limb at a time, is forbidden. Partial body washing, i.e., less than half of the body, is permitted with hot water that was heated before Shabbos38.

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What is the ruling on pubic hair in Islam?

The religious etiquettes of Islam specify that removal of pubic hair should be initiated at menarche, and done at least once every 40 days [13, 20].

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Do Amish men shave?

While married men may shave their mustaches only, unmarried men may shave their beards, too. The only prohibition on shaving applies to the beards of married men. Amish women may shave their body hair if they choose to, although most don't.

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Why do Jews wrap their arms?

The usage of tefillin, also called phylacteries, dates back to scriptural commandments in the books of Deuteronomy and Exodus urging the faithful followers to comply with religious law and to “bind them as a sign upon your arm.” Rubinstein says the binding of the arm and the discomfort users often report may serve as a ...

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Why do men have beards?

Men grow beards because the hair follicles on their jaw are stimulated by the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is produced from testosterone. Women have the same number of follicle cells on their faces as men, but these are less sensitive to DHT, and females also have lower testosterone levels to begin with.

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Why don't Jews shave after Passover?

The prohibition on haircuts, shaving and listening to music is a tradition to mourn the deaths almost 2000 years ago of 24,000 disciples of the sage Rabbi Akiva between the holidays of Passover, which began Wednesday night, and the feast of Shavuot, according to Rabbi Moshe Elefant, the chief operating officer and ...

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Is it Haram to look at your private parts?

Exposing the intimate parts of the body is unlawful in Islam as the Quran instructs the covering of male and female genitals, and for adult females the breasts.

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Is it haram to shave your legs for a girl?

In our opinion, the original ruling of shaving leg hair for both men and women is permissible. The reason for this is that there is no commandment to shave it nor is there a prohibition to keep it.

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How to remove pubic hair in Islam for female?

The Sunnah is to remove pubic hair with a razor and to pluck armpit hair with a tweezer (ouch), but most scholars agree that what matters is removing it, so other depilatory substances are permissible.

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Can a woman wear makeup on Shabbat?

As long as it is applied prior to sundown, wearing regular makeup on Shabbat and holidays isn't off-limits, even to those who strictly observe. But taking products off and reapplying again is a problem, according to Jewish law — a hot topic among Shabbat-observant women keen on looking their best for all 25 hours.

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Can you use deodorant on Shabbat?

Q15: Can a person use deodorant or antiperspirant spray on Shabbos? Deodorant merely masks smell and is not medicinal; therefore, it may be used on Shabbos. Stick deodorant should not be used due to the prohibition of smearing. Antiperspirant which has been formulated to prevent sweating should not be used on Shabbos.

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Can you nap on Shabbat?

It's true that napping on Shabbat is certainly considered a delight, but unlike food and drink, it's not a requirement. On the contrary, we should weigh our priorities and make sure that we don't snooze our way through the spiritual opportunities that Shabbat presents us with.

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Are Muslims allowed to dance?

There are certain guidelines in regards to what is considered al- halal and al-haram within the Muslim religion. Muslim women are not allowed to dance with men and are not allowed to dance in front of them. However, some Muslims dance in their homes with their brother(s), husbands, or even their fathers (Banes 247).

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Are there any benefits to shaving pubic hair?

No health benefits are linked to removing pubic hair, so choose what feels right for you.

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