One may not rip out hair from one's head while grieving over a deceased person.
Applies to everybody, everywhere, always.
Verse: "Do not make a bald spot... because of a death." (Devarim 14:1)
Source: The Chafetz-Chaim's Sefer haMitzvot haKatzar; Prohibition 164
- Danny
Wednesday, 28 Tishrei 5771
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Mitzvah #241 - Ripping out your hair
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