A Machine that Removes Hair but Operates Like Scissors Similar to a Razor
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Question
Hello Rabbi, I saw in the Shulchan Aruch, Siman 181, that scissors similar to a razor are permitted for the sideburns of the beard. My question is whether it is permissible to shave the beard with a machine that completely removes the hair when the shaving action is like that of scissors?
Answer
Hello and blessings,
It is forbidden to use this machine. Even though it is indeed written in the Shulchan Aruch, as you mentioned, that scissors similar to a razor are permitted, in this case, it is forbidden because the hair is completely removed.
Source
Riban in Gemara Makkot 21, commentary "Lo", Nimukei on the Rif there, Ri Melonil there, Tosafot Nazir 40, commentary "Detanya", Chatam Sofer Orach Chaim, Siman 154, Noda Bi-Yehuda Yoreh De'ah, Siman 81.