[Avodah] Upsherin

[Zev Sero]

> I guess it depends upon how one defines Ashkenazim.

I'd say an Ashkenazi is one who is bound by Cherem D'Rabbenu Gershom
and Gezeras Kitniyos, and generally follows the psokim of the Ramo
rather than those of the Mechaber.   Davening in some version of
Havoroh Ashkenazis is also probably a sufficient (but unnecessary)
condition.  Most chassidim qualify.


RMB's statement that "Upsherin is a generation-old minhag for many
Ashkenazim" is therefore true.  For instance, it's probably been in
my family for at least 7 generations, perhaps more.


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