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Shaving with a Hair Clipper

Question

Hello, I wanted to ask if it is permissible to shave the beard with a hair clipper (on the safe side)? Thank you very much.

Answer

Hello, 

It is permissible to shave the beard if you ensure that only the safe part of the clipper touches the face. 

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 181, Sif 10

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