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  • Erev Shabbos
  • cutting nails

Am I allowed to file my nails on Thursday?

  Filing is OK. See in the sources here: https://asktherav.com/9438-is-one-allowed-to-manicure-nails-on-rosh-chodesh/   Sources: וכ״ש הוא מר״ח וכו׳. ואכתי יש להנדז בה, דשמא מחמת הגירור נמי גדלים שוב. והן למ״ד שהוא משום…

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  • Shabbos
  • cutting nails, Electricity on Shabbos, timers, או"ח רס

Why are timers allowed to be used on Shabbos?

  Question: We don't cut nails on Thursday because of the resulting growth of the nails that will start on Shabbos. Why are timers allowed to be used to make…

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  • Uncategorized
  • cutting nails

Since finger/toe nails only cause damage when its in its original place, is there a point in getting rid of them (burning…), if you can just move them from their original place?

  You should still get rid of them. Moving them won’t necessarily help, see below in the references. However if mistakenly a nail fell and you can’t find it you…

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  • Beis Hamikdosh, Moshiach
  • cutting nails, קרבן פסח

Is there any point in a Kohen or a Bechor growing his thumbnail for the purpose of the Melika Avoda in the Beis HaMikdash?

  Indeed, every effort should be made to prepare for the Yemos HaMoshiach. But in this specific case, this is the wrong approach. Holy sefarim present serious matters about growing…

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  • Motzei Shabbos
  • cutting nails

Is one allowed to cut nails on Motzei Shabbos?

  Yes. For more info see: https://asktherav.com/9807-article-491-haircuts-and-cutting-nails-at-night/     #6223

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  • Erev Shabbos
  • cutting nails

What is the order of cutting toenails?

  There is a disagreement whether fingernails and toenails have the same din which nails to cut first.   Sources: בפרישה רמא שאין חילוק. ואף שיש מקום להעמיס בדבריו דקאי…

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  • Erev Shabbos
  • cutting nails, או"ח רס, קשה לשכחה

Can I cut my hand nails at night and my feet nails the next day?

  The day follows the previous night, so you shouldn’t cut hands by night and feet the following day. However, the night after the day is a new beginning.  …

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  • Rosh Chodesh
  • cutting nails, manicure

Is one allowed to manicure nails on Rosh Chodesh?

  One may not cut his/her nails on Rosh Chodesh, but may paint them, etc. There is room to be lenient about filing too. In regards to your specific question,…

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  • Erev Shabbos
  • cutting nails

If my nail breaks and is jagged, can I cut it down to even it out on Wednesday night-Thursday?

  Yes.   א״א תיז תנינא. וראה עוד בשאלה 9438: https://asktherav.com/9438-is-one-allowed-to-manicure-nails-on-rosh-chodesh/     #14646

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  • Pregnancy
  • cutting nails

Can a pregnant woman go into a nail salon which most likely has nails on the floor?

  You can ask them to sweep the area that you plan to step on so that there are no possible remnants of nails, and then that will remove all…

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  • Rosh Chodesh
  • cutting nails

Is it permitted to cut children’s nails on Rosh Chodesh?

  It should not be done. If the nails are large and need to be cut, they should be cut regardless.   Sources: לכאו׳ י״ל שתלוי אם הוא משום דדמיא…

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  • Erev Shabbos
  • cutting nails, או"ח רס

Can I save nails in a safe place and burn them by Biur Chometz or is it better to flush them down the toilet?

  While burning the nails is generally preferred to flushing them, it is better to flush immediately than to burn later. To explain: The main reason given by Rishonim of…

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  • Erev Shabbos
  • cutting nails, או"ח רס

Does the powder that comes from filing nails have the same halachic problem as actual nail clippings and need to be burned or buried?

  There is no difference between filing and cutting nails. Care should be given that it is disposed of properly. A practical solution is to do it over the sink…

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  • Erev Shabbos
  • cutting nails, או"ח רס, מעשה רב

Is a non-Jew allowed to throw nails out in the garbage or must they be burned?

  Question: If a women would like a service of manicures or pedicures in a salon, and it includes a goy cutting her nails, is the goy allowed to throw…

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  • Nine Days, The 3 Weeks, Uncategorized
  • cutting nails, Nine Days: Cutting Nails

Is one allowed to cut children’s nails during the 9 days?

  Yes. Even adults may cut their nails. Those who are stringent, only forbid in the week of Tisha b’av after Shabbos Chazon.   Sources: ראה מג״א תקנא, יא. משנ״ב…

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  • Shabbos
  • cutting nails, nails

Article: Haircuts and Cutting Nails at Night

  I know we don't cut on Thursday, but is Wednesday night included too? Because the day starts from the night before.   Also, it there an inyan not to…

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  • Erev Shabbos, Shabbos
  • cutting nails, או"ח רס

On which hand do I start cutting my nails?

  Left.   Sources: כבר האריכו בזה בכ״מ. וניחזי אנן - הנה הקדמת שמאל תחילה כבפנים, כ״ה פשטות הפי׳ בד׳ הרמ״א או״ח רס, א ואדה״ז שם ג. וק׳ לומר שלא…

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  • - עברית, Moshiach
  • cutting nails, קרבן פסח

האם יש ענין שבכור שהוא לוי יגדל צפורן אגודלו לצורך עבודת המליקה?

  אכן, יש לעשות כל האפשרי להתכונן לימות המשיח. אבל במקרה הספציפי – זו גישה לא נכונה. בספרים מובאים דברים חמורים בנוגע לגידול צפרניים. וההכנה לימות המשיח לא צריכה לבוא…

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  • Nine Days, The 3 Weeks
  • cutting nails

Can nails be cut on Friday Rosh Chodesh Av?

  One may cut their nails on Erev Shabbos during the nine days. However this Friday is also Rosh Chodesh. See here regarding cutting nails on Rosh Chodesh: https://asktherav.com/can-should-i-cut-my-nails-on-rosh-chodesh-which-falls-on-erev-shabbos/  …

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  • Erev Shabbos, Rosh Chodesh, Shabbos
  • cutting nails

Can/Should I cut my nails on Rosh Chodesh which falls on Erev Shabbos?

  If the nails are large and need to be cut, they should be cut regardless. Otherwise, if one cuts the nails every single Erev Shabbos, they may be lenient…

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