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.
Swimming during the Omer
Various Rabbis | Iyyar 13, 5768
Buying a House During Sefirat HaOmer
Rabbi David Sperling | Iyyar 9, 5779
Sefiras Haomer
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Iyyar 1, 5778
