Chol HaMoed: Exceptions for Shaving
It is best not to shave during chol ha'moed. You MAY shave if:
Note You may shave during omer if not shaving might cause you to lose your job or otherwise incur financial loss. A large financial loss is subjective to the individual's actual wealth and also to that person's perception of what is a large loss.
- You normally shave every day, and
- You shaved before the Jewish festival began.
Note You may shave during omer if not shaving might cause you to lose your job or otherwise incur financial loss. A large financial loss is subjective to the individual's actual wealth and also to that person's perception of what is a large loss.
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