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* By the way, there is a Jewish stigma to male ear piercing, since this was a Biblical sign of a slave who wasn't interested in going free. (see Exodus 21:6)</REF> Some, however, forbid any piercing that resembles the non-Jewish culture. See [[Chukkot HaGoyim]].<ref>VeShav VeRafeh 3:264 writes that wounding oneself for a constructive purpose is permitted and piercings would seem to be included. However, he writes that it is forbidden because it is an imitation of the non-Jewish practices.</ref> | * By the way, there is a Jewish stigma to male ear piercing, since this was a Biblical sign of a slave who wasn't interested in going free. (see Exodus 21:6)</REF> Some, however, forbid any piercing that resembles the non-Jewish culture. See [[Chukkot HaGoyim]].<ref>VeShav VeRafeh 3:264 writes that wounding oneself for a constructive purpose is permitted and piercings would seem to be included. However, he writes that it is forbidden because it is an imitation of the non-Jewish practices.</ref> | ||
# If you're considering a body piercing, the real question you should ask yourself is why you want it: If it's to be fashionable and "in," know that there are many people walking around today who regret having done things in their youth that cannot be undone. Is it a call for attention? I think there are more constructive ways to express yourself than to make permanent marks on your body.<ref>[http://www.yeshiva.org.il/ask/?id=44085 Rav Tuito on yeshiva.org.il] writes that it is very unadvisable for a person to get a belly ring even if it would be technically permitted. It is better to find another avenue to express one's individualism.</ref> | # If you're considering a body piercing, the real question you should ask yourself is why you want it: If it's to be fashionable and "in," know that there are many people walking around today who regret having done things in their youth that cannot be undone. Is it a call for attention? I think there are more constructive ways to express yourself than to make permanent marks on your body.<ref>[http://www.yeshiva.org.il/ask/?id=44085 Rav Tuito on yeshiva.org.il] writes that it is very unadvisable for a person to get a belly ring even if it would be technically permitted. It is better to find another avenue to express one's individualism.</ref> | ||
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[https://www.ou.org/torah/machshava/tzarich-iyun/tzarich_iyun_jews_with_tattoos/ Jews with Tattoos] by Rabbi Dr. Ari Zivotofsky | |||
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[[Category:Between Man and Himself]] | [[Category:Between Man and Himself]] |