Summer Learning Series: The Halachik Considerations of Contemporary Cosmetology with Rabbi M. Rotenberg

<p>Welcome to Mikvah.org&#39;s<strong> Summer Learning Series.</strong> Throughout this series, you&#39;ll hear from esteemed Rabbanim as they discuss a variety of practical halachic topics, providing clarity, perspective, and guidance on questions that arise in everyday life.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, <strong>Rabbi M. Rotenberg </strong>discusses the <strong>Halachic considerations of contemporary cosmetology, </strong>covering a wide range of procedures including Botox, fillers, laser treatments, cosmetic surgery, hair removal, permanent makeup, nails, and dental aesthetics. He outlines the core halachic concerns - including Chavala (causing a wound), Sakana (medical risk), Koseives Kaka (tattooing), and Chatzitza (an intervening substance that poses issues for mikvah) - and emphasizes that the permissibility of each procedure depends on its purpose, degree of injury, and healing process. </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y_TfVkOn9o3AIf56xGIy5sdCINLcf2JS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Click Here for the Follow-Along Guide</a></p>