Is it permissible for a mourner after shiva to cut other people's hair | The First Year after Death | Ask the Rabbi - SHEILOT.COM

Is it permissible for a mourner after shiva to cut other people's hair

Question

Is there a prohibition for a mourner after shiva within the thirty days for his father to cut others' hair?

Answer

There is no prohibition for a mourner to cut others' hair except during shiva due to the prohibition of work, but after shiva, he is permitted to cut as usual.

Source

Knesset HaGedolah, Siman 390.

Comments

Have an additional question on this topic or need clarification? Leave your comment below. (Please note that the comment will not be published but will be sent directly to the answering Rabbi for review and a private response)

Please sign up or log in to submit your comment

Become our patrners in supporting and spreading the Torah

Help us answer more questions faster and better
Join the mission

More questions in this category

The First Year after Death
Mourning
The First Year after Death
Participation of a Mourner in Her Daughter's Party
The First Year after Death
Renewing a Garment for a Mourner