Shaving and Shavers in Halacha (Part 2)

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Electric shavers in halacha. How close a shave is permissible?

The Gemara says the prohibition related to shaving is using a razor (תער) and destroying the hair (לא תשחיתו) as opposed to cutting. What if only 1 criterion applies?

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Delivered at the OU Israel Center, August 22nd, 2018, 11 Elul 5778