Why can't Jews shave with a razor?

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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Why do Jews not cut the sides of their hair?

Among Hasidic and other ultra-Orthodox families, the hair is cut to form payot, Jewish side curls, in observance of the biblical commandment not to cut the hair on the sides of the head. It is typical for Jews to commemorate life-cycle events with acts of charity, and the upsherin is no exception.

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What religion doesn't allow you to shave your beard?

Many religions, including Sikhism, Islam, and sects of Judaism, require that men and women do not cut their hair or that men do not shave their beards.

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What happens when a baby is born in Judaism?

The birth of a baby in a Jewish family is attended with great rejoicing and prayerfulness. Blessings are sought for the mother and the baby at the synagogue and an apt Hebrew name, as well as a civic name, is selected.

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Can a pregnant woman go to a funeral in Judaism?

Jewish tradition dictates that pregnant women should not go graveside for a funeral. It's not an outright law—you won't see it written down anywhere—but it's customary. It is considered bad luck.

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What do Jews do with the placenta?

The cord blood? These are contemporary questions with ancient Jewish solutions. The Jewish Pregnancy Book says that, according to the Talmud, the placenta should be preserved in a bowl with oil, straw, or sand and buried in the earth a few days after the baby's birth to symbolize the cycle of life.

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Do Muslims shave pubic hair?

Sunnah is the prophet Muhammad's way of life and viewed as a model for Muslims. 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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Is it necessary to remove pubic hair after menstruation 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]. Accordingly, we found that all respondents removed their pubic hair.

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What religion doesn't cut women's hair?

A: Apostolic Pentecostals are the strictest of all the Pentecostal groups, according to Synan. Like most Pentecostals, they do not use alcohol or tobacco. They generally don't watch TV or movies either. Women who are Apostolic Pentecostals also wear long dresses, and they don't cut their hair or wear makeup.

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Can Jews cut pubic hair?

The Talmud prohibits men from shaving their body and pubic hair because such activity is considered feminine behavior, violating the prohibition of: "A man shall not put on a woman's garment." Male Ashkenazi Jews followed the Talmudic law as they lived in a European society in which such shaving was regarded as ...

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Why do Jews not eat pork?

Prohibition in Jewish law

The Torah (Pentateuch) contains passages in Leviticus that list the animals people are permitted to eat. According to Leviticus 11:3, animals like cows, sheep, and deer that have divided hooves and chew their cud may be consumed. Pigs should not be eaten because they don't chew their cud.

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Why do Jews braid their hair?

The reason for Ultra-Orthodox males' hair and curl rules is the following: the original basis is a Biblical scripture which states that a man should not "round the corner of his head." Authoritative talmudic scholars have determined that the meaning of this scripture is that there should be a hair cutting restriction.

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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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What religion doesn't shave their hair?

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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What religion allows beards?

Some religions (such as some sects of Islam, and Sikhism) have considered a full beard to be essential and mandate it as part of their observance.

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What should a girl do after her period in Islam?

Women are required to perform ritual cleansing (ghusl) before resuming religious duties or relations upon completion of their menstruation.

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How often should a woman shave her pubic hair?

To keep the pubic area smooth and hairless, you'll need to shave regularly, even daily. Consider if this is worth the trouble; it may become tedious after four or five weeks.

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What happens if you never shave your pubic hair?

You're Less Likely To Get Rashes

If you don't shave, those things aren't really a possibility anymore, leaving you and your lady parts in peace. Indeed, Dweck listed infected hair follicles (folliculitis), rashes, and irritation (razor burn) as some of the most common issues she sees from patients who shave.

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How do Muslims trim pubic hair?

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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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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Can you wax pubic hair in Islam?

So, if waxing the private parts is done by anyone other than the lawfully married partner, it shall be definitely considered as sinful and therefore haram; so never even contemplate such an activity. All safe methods to remove unwanted hair from the body are permissible in Islam.

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Why is there no baby shower in Judaism?

In Jewish tradition, baby showers were taboo. Neither Halakha or Jewish law forbids gifts for an unborn child, but custom effectively prohibits them. Such gifts once were thought to draw the attention of dark spirits, marking the child for disaster.

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Does Judaism allow IVF?

According to the Talmud, the soul does not enter the embryo until 40 days after conception. Furthermore, we all have an obligation to have offspring and to “be fruitful and multiply.” IVF is absolutely obligatory when it is medically indicated in order for a couple to have children.

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Why do Muslims bury the placenta?

Neither the ritual wash nor the shrouding is necessary for these babies. Placental tissue is considered part of the human body and should therefore be buried and not incinerated as presently happens in the United Kingdom.

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