Tattoos

This prohibition applies to all tattoos besides those made for medical purposes . . .

I’m thinking of getting the Star of David. I have heard that tattoos violate Jewish law. What do you think I should do?

Question: I am planning to convert to Judaism, but I am a huge fan of tattoos. Does that create a problem? Answer: You are probably aware that conversion to Judaism involves complete acceptance of all the commandments of the Torah from this point on—inclu...

Question: Is it true that if I have a tattoo I cannot be buried in an Orthodox cemetery? I’m not referring to Holocaust markings. Answer: The Torah Leviticus 19:28. forbids us from tattooing our bodies. Nonetheless, one who has had tattoos can still burie...

We often associate piercings with tattoos, and we may wonder if they are equally forbidden.