Haircut Near the Ear
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Question
Is it permissible to cut with scissors near the ear?
Answer
If you know how to be careful and leave 5 mm, it is permitted.
Source
Ruling of the Shulchan Aruch (Yoreh De'ah, Siman 181, סעיף 9): "The measure of the pe'ah is from opposite the hair on his forehead to below the ear, where the lower jaw emerges and separates, and the entire width of this area should not be touched by hand. Therefore, the top of the ear is also included in the prohibition.
In סעיף 3, the Shulchan Aruch writes: "One is only liable with a razor, but some forbid scissors like a razor, and one should be concerned for their words. Less than 5 mm should be considered as the measure of scissors like a razor."
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