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Rabbi Tzvi Ortner
Rav of Linas Hatzedek in Boro Park and Director of Halacha and Technology for the Orthodox Union who presents Hasidic/practical perspectives, including on sheitels and head-shaving customs.
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Dec 26, 2025
• 1h 46min
12/27/25 – Shiur 541 – Are sheitels only b’deieved?
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Join Rabbi Michoel Frank, a community rabbi from Silver Spring, and Rabbi Dovid Genish, a Sephardic expert, as they debate the nuances of women's hair covering. Rabbi Tzvi Ortner shares Hasidic insights, discussing the pros and cons of sheitels versus tichels. Rebbetzin Shalvie Friedman offers a personal touch, exploring the spiritual significance behind these practices. Delve into topics like the origins of sheitel customs, the significance of shaving heads after marriage, and the balance between leniency and community expectations.
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