An Upsherin is the traditional "first haircut" ceremony held on a boy's third birthday. This ceremony marks the start of the child's formal education and is highlighted by leaving payot and the child starting to wear a kipah and tzitzit.
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December 17, 2009
Thank G-d for Chabad ,it helps Jews who while growing up missed some of the info
dan la, ca
November 28, 2009
An Upsherin
What a beautiful, moving, custom. May G-d continue to bless the Jewish people!!!
la, ca
May G-d continue to bless the Jewish people!!!
Eastlake, Ohio