The Upsherin

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Halachos, Minhagim, Sources, and ExplanationsSandwiched between the simchah of a boy's bris and thesimchah of his bar mitzvah is yet another simchah: that ofhis upsherin. In actual ity, this is really the celebration of a childbeginning to learn Torah, and indeed it is cause for a trulyjoyous occasion.What exactly is the source for the minhag of an upsherin?What are the reasons behind it? What does it entail? In TheUpsherin, you will find a wealth of information and sources thatclarify the background and the many halachos and minhagimthat relate to a child's third birthday and his introduction toTorah study. The minhag of bringing the child to the "Aleph-Beis rebbi" in cheder is explained in detail, as well as thehalachos of yarmulka and tzitzis as they apply to children.May the upsherin be done earlier than the child's thirdbirthday?Who should cut the child's hair, and what should bedone with the hair afterward?What is the proper size for a yarmulka and tzitzis?What does the chiyuv of chinuch entail?Why is a child's Torah learning considered to be evengreater than that of our gedolim?All of these questions and more are addressed in this one-of-a-kind book that is both comprehensive and enlightening,yet easy-to-read and enjoyable. table{border-collapse:collapse}td{background-color:#efefef;font-weight:bold;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:16px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px}th{font-family:sans-serif;font-size:16px;border-style:solid;border-width:1px} Sku: IBS-LA292 Author: Rabbi Chaim Shmuel Weber Isbn 13: 9781600919855 Isbn 10: 1600919855 Pages: 162 Size: 6.3" x 9.3" Binding: Hardcover Date: 5/9/2022 Imprint: Israel Bookshop Publications Show more