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Removing Hair Behind the Ear

Question

Hello, is it permitted to shave the hair behind the ear at the top in a circle, as barbers commonly do with a razor?

Answer

Hello,

It is forbidden because it is considered part of the sideburns, but below behind the ear it is permitted.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 181.

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