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.

Movies in Aveilut and others
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Av 14, 5775

Buying a House During Sefirat HaOmer
Rabbi David Sperling | Iyyar 9, 5779

Did not keep Omer by mistake
Various Rabbis | Iyyar 10, 5768




