Is an ear piercing begged isha? It’s very mainstream now to the point where I’m thinking that there’s a chance that it might be alright. Thoughts
-
1Besides the beged isha problem, which perhaps is not relevant in certain locales, there is an issue of chavala (for beauty it is permitted for a woman, for a man it’s highly debatable) and the issue of chukas hagoyim.– ChatzkelCommented Jul 27, 2022 at 3:26
-
related (and possible duplicate): Getting body piercings– mblochCommented Jul 27, 2022 at 3:28
-
1Also a late welcome to MiYodeya David. Great to have you learn with us!– mblochCommented Jul 27, 2022 at 3:29
-
@Chatzkel why does gender affect if "beauty" is a reason to mutilate your body?– Double AA ♦Commented Jul 27, 2022 at 3:59
-
@DoubleAA see RSZ in Minchat Shlomo II:82 who makes that distinction– ChatzkelCommented Jul 27, 2022 at 11:16
|
Show 1 more comment
1 Answer
The Talmud says:
[On Shabbat], a tailor must not go out with a needle stuck in his garment, nor a carpenter with a chip in his ear. [Shabbat 11b]
Rashi informs us that men wore earrings that indicated their trades.
Body piercings are generally allowed by Jewish law, according to responsa by Rav Moshe Feinstein [Igrot Moshe Choshen Mishpat 2:66] and the Lubavitcher Rebbe [Likutei Sikhot, v20, p 568]. In areas where body piercing is practiced only by women, men may not do it. [Shulḥan Arukh, Yoreh Deah, 182:5]
answered Jul 27, 2022 at 15:29
