[Avodah] Upsherin

[Noah Greenfield]

Hi:

I am under the impression that the GRIZ and R Chaim Kanievsky both oppose
the minhag of upsherin, even suggesting that there might be pagan
influences. If this is correct, is it proper to attend a colleague's
(child's) upsherin ceremony? Is there any legitimacy in attending if I think
my colleague would otherwise be offended in any way? Should I point out to
him the potential pagan-ness of his party?

Also, how should this be presented to students who may have had
upsherinthemselves. Should we be warning them against this ceremony?

Best,
Noah Greenfield
ngreenfield at gmail.com


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