Listen " The 3-Year-Old Haircutting"
Episode Synopsis
It is a jewish custom not to cut a boy's hair until their third birthday and then on their 3 year old birthday. cut their hair short leaving their peyot (sidelocks) visible. What is the reason for this custom and where does it come from?A fascinating discussion about the Upsherin, the 3-year-old haircutting. Other classes mentioned:Why Do Many Jewish Men Have Beards? https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xY7BYAGlLDyajzT2AveRv?si=pAMy3syjT5i6s9QI6gG0PAThe 13 Attributes of Mercy https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yTWzQqJattoOKsB9VfPV0?si=9XNkDhgwTy2O3PGfC52eSwParallel Universes https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wwVTpeGUOGtEmuuxraaCf?si=2R3YW30TQhq8oOHW6xeOtAThe Importance of Jewish Pride https://open.spotify.com/episode/0GCMjj8MruxNWKDWayMFv6?si=95GNTl9LS3CEwpeh-Cjmcw
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