The Tzemach Tzedek Series: Difference between revisions
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Additionally, he is known for a famous responsum in which he rules that it is forbidden to shave the beard entirely (even slightly with scissors) due to the prohibition of "lo yilbash" (cross-dressing). | Additionally, he is known for a famous responsum in which he rules that it is forbidden to shave the beard entirely (even slightly with scissors) due to the prohibition of "lo yilbash" (cross-dressing). | ||
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Shortly after his passing, Reb Chaim Yaakov Vidrevitch and Reb Shimon (son of David) began preparing the responsa for publication. | Shortly after his passing, Reb Chaim Yaakov Vidrevitch and Reb Shimon (son of David) began preparing the responsa for publication. | ||