Haircut on Rosh Chodesh Iyar that Falls on Friday
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Question
Shalom, when Rosh Chodesh Iyar falls on Friday or Shabbat (as in the year 5786), is it permitted for Ashkenazim, who generally have the custom not to take haircuts or shave during the days of the Omer count, to have a haircut and shave in honor of that Shabbat?
Answer
Shalom u-vracha
The ruling of our teacher, HaRav HaGaon Rabbi Amram Fried shlita, on this matter:
People who are not particular to follow the testament of Rabbi Yehudah HeChasid are permitted to take a haircut on Erev Shabbat that is Rosh Chodesh Iyar, starting from Thursday night at sunset (both Ashkenazim and Sephardim).
Even those who are careful to follow the testament of Rabbi Yehudah HeChasid not to take a haircut on Rosh Chodesh may be lenient, for Rosh Chodesh Iyar is different.
Those who follow the customs of the Arizal are prohibited in any case. Listening to songs (music) on this Erev Shabbat is forbidden.
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