Shaving in Judaism
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Judaism prohibits shaving with a razor on the basis of a rabbinic interpretation of Leviticus 19:27, which states, "Ye shall not round the corners of your heads, neither shalt thou mar the corners of thy beard."[1] The Mishnah interprets this as a prohibition on using a razor on the beard.[2]
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Torah: | Leviticus 19:27 |
Mishneh Torah: | Avodah Kochavim 12:1 |
Shulchan Aruch: | Yoreh De'ah 181 |
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This prohibition is further expanded upon in kabbalistic literature.[3]