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Investigation Underway to Evaluate Certain Sheitels
by Yated Ne'eman Staff

Gedolei hador are currently evaluating whether sheitels made from natural hair imported from certain countries are permitted or whether they are prohibited because of the source of the hair and the stages it undergoes before reaching the wig manufacturers, which could involve avodoh zorah, R"l. If so they would be forbidden because a Jew may not derive any benefit from avodoh zorah.

The question has been brought before Maran HaRav Yosef Sholom Eliashiv, shlita, and is pending review. Rabbonim and morei horo'oh have been asked to carry out a comprehensive investigation, gathering as much information as possible on the issue. Only after all of the data and documents are available will a halachic ruling be issued, at which time the public will be notified.

 

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