Ask the Rabbi
- Halacha
- The Jew's Person and Attire
- Tattoo
Question
I’m not religious, but I still feel guilty getting a tattoo because of my Jewish Heritage. Is it ok if I get one?
Answer
Getting a tattoo is a serious violation of a Torah precept. The fact that you feel bad about it shows that even though you are not religious, your Jewish soul senses that this is something wrong. Why ignore what it is telling you?

Tattoos are not for Jews!
Rabbi David Samson | 18 Elul 5762

Tatoos
Rabbi Chaim Tabasky | Adar I 15, 5768
Semi permanent Ephemeral tattoos
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | Adar I 12, 5779





