Permissible Area for Shaving

Hairstyle and shaving

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Question

Is it permissible to shave up to the bone area, which is approximately the middle of the ear? I know there is an opinion among the Rishonim that supports this, and many people I know do it this way. Is it possible?

Answer

Hello,

According to the instructions of our teacher, the Gaon, Rabbi Avraham Fried, shlita, one should not shave above the end of the hard part of the ear.

There is room to be stringent up to the very end of the ear, meaning the end of the soft part at the bottom of the ear.

Source

Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah 181

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