Is it a mitzvah to shave on the day before a holiday?
Synopsis
The halakha requires men to shave on the day before a holiday to avoid entering the holiday in an unkempt state.
More in Ta'anit — Public Fast Days
Is shaving permitted during chol hamoed even if one shaved before the holiday?
1 opinions
May one shave during chol hamoed if he could not shave before the holiday due to illness or unavoidable circumstances?
2 opinions
Who is permitted to shave during chol hamoed despite the general prohibition?
3 opinions
If one shaves during chol hamoed when permitted, may he do so in public or must he do so in private?
1 opinions
Is a child permitted to be shaved during chol hamoed?
2 opinions
Is a mourner permitted to shave during chol hamoed if his shiva fell on Shabbat before the holiday?
2 opinions
Is it permitted to remove facial hair (mustache) and trim the head or beard hair during chol hamoed?
3 opinions
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