A Moment of Reflection
An astute observer might notice that many Chassidishe wedding halls do not have mirrors in the men’s restrooms. The source for this practice can be traced to Masechta Avoda Zara.
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Mitzvos
Haircuts and Peyos
Peyos, shaving with a razor and haircuts in halacha.
Peyos Prohibitions
The Rambam uncharacteristically adds a reason to the prohibition against cutting peyos. He says it is because the idol worshippers used to cut off their peyos.
Haircuts on Chol Hamoed
The Shulchan Aruch (O.C. 531:1) writes that there is a mitzvah to get a haircut on erev yom tov. The Pri Megadim is unsure if the mitzvah is that one should ensure his hair looks its best in honor of yom tov, or perhaps…
Nezirus and Annulling Vows
R’ Eli Stefansky recently publicized an interview he had with a Nazir Shimshon. Although the Nazir’s wife was not present at the interview, she was a Nazirah Shimshon as well.
Mirror Image
An astute observer might have noticed that chassidishe wedding halls often do not have mirrors in the men’s restrooms. The source for this practice can be found in Avodah Zara.
Gemara stories on Haircuts and Peyos
Rav Chaim Kanievsky Tells a Childless Man: Get a Haircut
A long-haired man with earrings asks Rav Chaim Kanievsky for a blessing for children. Rav Chaim tells him to cut his hair, but only after Sefiras HaOmer, and a child follows.