Orthodontic care to straighten teeth (i.e. braces), maxillofacial surgery to improve the look of the jaw, plastic surgery for cosmetic purposes—as well as other elective treatments may constitute the issur (restriction)…
Orthodontic care to straighten teeth (i.e. braces), maxillofacial surgery to improve the look of the jaw, plastic surgery for cosmetic purposes—as well as other elective treatments may constitute the issur (restriction)…
This is permitted if it doesn't look like a woman’s garment and it’s normal for men to wear it. Sources: ראה שו"ת אהלי יעקב למהריק״ש ע. וראה בשאלה…
According to Halacha a man is not allowed to shave off his eyebrows because of לא ילבש. However Poskim write that in a case where he will be uncomfortable…
The Torah teaches us that a woman should not dress like a man (and vice-versa). This prohibition includes any clothing, accessories, and even cosmetic effects that are standard for…
One could remove the hair from the nose when it's causing discomfort. Sources: שו״ע יו"ד קפב, א. ועוד דלא ליפוי מכוין - ש"ך ס"ק ה. ובמקום צער או…
Many are lenient in this matter to trim with scissors the part of the mustache that interferes with eating. טעמים ומקורות: עיין באג"ק חי"ט ע' תכב במענה לשואל,…
In a place where it is common that men, including religious men, wear rings there isn’t really an issue. However, in a place where men do not wear rings,…
There is room for leniency when needed as long as it's not noticeable. Sources: אף שמיוחד לאיש, וכתב הרמ"א רפב, ה אפילו באחד מן הבגדים אסור אף על…
Yes. However, the very first garment after birth should not be one that the opposite gender has worn before. In today’s day and age where mothers give birth in the…
Many poskim have choice words to say about men growing a fringe, long hair in the front, or even long hair in the back. A key problem mentioned by many poskim is that…
If it’s for a play, it’s more serious, as it’s not a mitzvah (in contrast to Simchas Purim) and its purpose is to appear like a man, not purely…
