Ask the Rabbi
- Shabbat and Holidays
- Sfirat Ha'omer
- Sfirat Ha'omer Customs
Question
If it really bothers me of not shaving and making me look bad in public am I allowed to shave.
Answer
It is forbidden to shave during the Sfira even when it really disturbs you.
Shaving for business purposes however is permitted.
Rabbi Binyamin Bamberger.
Omer Days I can shave/cut hair
Rabbi David Sperling | Iyyar 2, 5774
Did not keep Omer by mistake
Various Rabbis | Iyyar 10, 5768
Washing clothes during the Omer
Rabbi David Sperling | Iyyar 2, 5776
