New Publication Discusses The Halachic Status of Shaving the Beard with Scissors and Depilatory Cream

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Beis Medrash

4 weeks ago

New Publication Discusses The Halachic Status of Shaving the Beard with Scissors and Depilatory Cream

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A groundbreaking new publication, The Halachic Status of Shaving the Beard with Scissors and Depilatory Cream, has been released, offering an in-depth examination of the prohibition of beard removal within Jewish law. Authored by Rabbi Moshe Nisan Wiener, this work provides a rigorous halachic analysis that challenges the commonly held assumption that shaving with scissors or depilatory cream is halachically acceptable • Full Story, Download

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4 years ago

Supplements to Hadras Ponim Sefer Now Available

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Sefer Hadras Ponim Zokon, an encyclopedic work regarding the cutting and growth of the beard in Halachic perspective, by Rabbi Moshe Wiener, was already printed in 3 editions, each with new material not included in prior editions. A 506 page volume of supplements is now available in a special soft-cover edition through Amazon (and is being sold at the lowest price Amazon allows) • Full Story

5 years ago

Rav Dworkin OB”M: Help Reprint Hadras Ponim Zokein!

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As efforts are being put into reprinting the Sefer Hadras Ponim Zokein, a Sefer encouraged by the Rebbe, a letter has been published from the Rov of Crown Heights, Harav Zalman Shimon Dworkin, OB”M, asking everyone to help reprint the Sefer • Full Story, Reprint the Sefer!

Beis Medrash

7 years ago

New: Beard and Business

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Compiled by Rabbi Moshe Wiener, author of the sefer Hadras Ponim Zokon, a new publication has just been released, titled (in English translation): “Maintaining a Full Beard: Help or Hindrance to Financial Prosperity?” • Full Story

Beis Medrash

7 years ago

Can I Roll My Beard on Shabbos?

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A study has been published in the prestigious “Ohr Yisroel” journal, writen by Rabbi Moshe Wiener, which reviews and analyzes the halachic issues involved in management of a rolled-up beard on Shabbos • Full Article

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9 years ago

IDF Shaving ‘Gzeirah’ Put On Hold

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The IDF directive requiring religious soldiers to shave off their beards — scheduled to take effect on Tuesday — has been postponed for several months, and it appears doubtful that it will ever be implemented • The decision to require religious soldiers to remove their beards caused a huge public furor • Read More