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  1. minhag - What is the source for the "Upsheirin"? - Mi Yodeya

    The name of the Upsherin is unrelated to its origins, e.g. some claim that it was started as a result of influence by Muslims who cut their children's hair at sanctified gravesites, and later was brought to …

  2. When did upsherins become part of standard American Orthodox …

    3 According to Rav Wikipedia, the upsherin is a custom that was brought from Muslims to Palestinian Jews to Tzfat Sephardim to Chasidim. Recently, I've noticed mainstream (non-charedi) Orthodox …

  3. halacha - Can you make an Upsherin during Sefira? - Mi Yodeya

    This Ceremony, Referred To By Many As The "Upsherin" (Yiddish For Haircut) Is A Joyous Occasion As The Parents Can Begin Training The Child (Chinuch) In The Mitzvah Of Peiyos (The Sideburns Or …

  4. minhag - Start of the Upsherin ceremony - Mi Yodeya

    Jan 8, 2012 · When did it become popular to have a ceremony for a boys Upsherin, his first haircut when he reaches the age of three?

  5. minhag - Is there an 'Inyan of Upsherin for girls? - Mi Yodeya

    Mar 24, 2013 · Upsherin is cutting a boy's hair at or about the age of three for the first time. Is there any 'Inyan (idea) of an Upsherin for girls? Why or why not?

  6. upsherin - Cutting hair prior to 3 years old - Mi Yodeya

    Nov 26, 2024 · I have a son who just turned 2. When he was born, we decided to not cut his hair until three years old. I understand that this is more of a tradition rather than a "Jewish law" to …

  7. Is it customary to bring gifts to an upsherin? - Mi Yodeya

    Jan 11, 2015 · Do people generally bring gifts to an upsherin of a friend's son? If so, what sort of gifts are appropriate?

  8. minhag - Infant seeing reflection in mirror - Mi Yodeya

    Jul 2, 2012 · It is superstition, which Jewish women likely absorbed from the surrounding culture. I wrote in another answer about upsherin and the Pennsylvania Germans / Dutch, where the Pennsylvania …

  9. Newest 'upsherin' Questions - Mi Yodeya

    Upsherin at 2 Why do Chernobyl* chasidim do upsherin at the beginning of the third year? * Including Trink, Skver, etc. minhag minor-katan-child chasidut-hasidism age upsherin Adám 6,646 asked Feb …

  10. minhag - Upsherin at 2 - Mi Yodeya

    Apr 13, 2017 · Why do Chernobyl* chasidim do upsherin at the beginning of the third year? * Including Trink, Skver, etc.