Shaving and Shavers in Halacha (Part 1)

Do Jews have to have beards and if not, what can be used to remove them?

A shaved head as an ancient sign of slavery.

What are the פאות - corners - of the head that cannot be "rounded"? What area is halachically defined as the beard (זקן)? What kind of shaving is prohibited? What about scissors? What is the difference between גילוח and השחתה?

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Delivered at the OU Israel Center, August 15th, 2018, 4 Elul 5778