#5894 - Shave First and Then Join the Party?

Question

Dearest Rabbi.

As the Rabbi knows, Baruch Hashem! I’m attending the first wedding of my very first greatest granddaughter this year on Lag Baomer night.

Since I really want to look great for that most beautiful and precious occasion, can I shave on Erev Lag Baomer when it starts at that night?

Answer

Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 473: 2), Remah rules that one should wait until the morning of Lag Baomer to shave.

However, Kovetz Halochos (8: 10, p. 94) rules that in need, one may shave also at the beginning of the night before.

Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a

Answered by: Hagaon Rav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a

Published: May 3, 2026

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