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*However, Rav Lichtenstein (vbm.org) ruled that not only is it permitted but an obligation to shave for [[kavod Shabbat]] during sefira just like [[Kavod Shabbat]] theoretically overrides the [[nine days]] (see Mishna Brurah 551:32). | *However, Rav Lichtenstein (vbm.org) ruled that not only is it permitted but an obligation to shave for [[kavod Shabbat]] during sefira just like [[Kavod Shabbat]] theoretically overrides the [[nine days]] (see Mishna Brurah 551:32). | ||
*Similarly, Rav Ovadyah in Chazon Ovadyah ([[Yom Tov]] pg 262) and Yalkut Yosef (Moadim pg 431) writes that if there is a great need one may shave every Friday. [http://www.hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=9084&st=&pgnum=321 Kaf Hachaim 493:17] and Nitai Gavriel (Pesach v. 3, 49:7) write that if one gets headaches from not shaving one may shave every Friday.</ref> | *Similarly, Rav Ovadyah in Chazon Ovadyah ([[Yom Tov]] pg 262) and Yalkut Yosef (Moadim pg 431) writes that if there is a great need one may shave every Friday. [http://www.hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=9084&st=&pgnum=321 Kaf Hachaim 493:17] and Nitai Gavriel (Pesach v. 3, 49:7) write that if one gets headaches from not shaving one may shave every Friday.</ref> | ||
#Some authorities permit [[shaving]] in honor of [[Yom HaAtzmaut]], however, some disagree. <ref>Rabbi Eliezer Melamed (Peninei Halacha " | #Some authorities permit [[shaving]] in honor of [[Yom HaAtzmaut]], however, some disagree.<ref>[https://ph.yhb.org.il/en/05-04-11/ Rabbi Eliezer Melamed (Peninei Halacha "Yom HaAtzmaut")] writes that those who shave regularly should shave prior to [[Yom HaAtzmaut]] in order to look presentable for the holiday. However, someone who looks fine is only allowed to take a haircut only Yom Haatzmaut itself and not beforehand. He also quotes Rav Yitzchak Nissim and Rav Tzvi Yehuda HaCohen Kook who agreed. Shana Beshana (5752, p. 145) quotes Rav Tzvi Pesach Frank as agreeing. Shana B’shana (5752, p. 145) quotes Rav Tzvi [[Pesach]] Frank as agreeing. Rav Shaul Yisraeli in Mareh HaBezek 4:54 permits [[shaving]] from after midday prior to [[Yom HaAtzmaut]] even for those living outside [[Israel]]. However, Yaskil Avdi 6:10 and Rav Soloveitchik (quoted by Rav Schachter in Nefesh HaRav p. 94) argue.</ref> | ||
#Many authorities permit [[shaving]] if not [[shaving]] will cause one a loss of income; however, each case should be judged individually. <ref>*Rav Moshe in Igrot Moshe 4:102 rules that if one will lose money by not [[shaving]], one may shave during sefira, because the minhag never applied in a case of monetary loss. In 5:24(9), he explains his position and says that only a person who is concerned about losing his income for the duration of the sefira is permitted to shave. If, however, he can simply borrow money and then repay it with later income, this leniency wouldn’t apply. See Maadanei Shlomo (p. 54) who quotes Rav Shlomo Zalman as also being lenient. | #Many authorities permit [[shaving]] if not [[shaving]] will cause one a loss of income; however, each case should be judged individually. <ref>*Rav Moshe in Igrot Moshe 4:102 rules that if one will lose money by not [[shaving]], one may shave during sefira, because the minhag never applied in a case of monetary loss. In 5:24(9), he explains his position and says that only a person who is concerned about losing his income for the duration of the sefira is permitted to shave. If, however, he can simply borrow money and then repay it with later income, this leniency wouldn’t apply. See Maadanei Shlomo (p. 54) who quotes Rav Shlomo Zalman as also being lenient. | ||
*Similarly, Sh”t Zera Emet 69 writes that for [[parnasa]] it is permitted, but each case should be judged independently. Chida in Machzik Bracha 493:4, Kaf Hachaim 493:19, Sh”t Yaskil Avdi 6:5, and Nitei Gavriel (49:8) agree. | *Similarly, Sh”t Zera Emet 69 writes that for [[parnasa]] it is permitted, but each case should be judged independently. Chida in Machzik Bracha 493:4, Kaf Hachaim 493:19, Sh”t Yaskil Avdi 6:5, and Nitei Gavriel (49:8) agree. | ||
