{"product_id":"the-upsherin","title":"The Upsherin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalachos, minhagim, sources, and explanations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSandwiched between the \u003ci\u003esimchah\u003c\/i\u003e of a boy's \u003ci\u003ebris\u003c\/i\u003eand the \u003ci\u003esimchah\u003c\/i\u003e of his bar mitzvah is yet another \u003ci\u003esimchah\u003c\/i\u003e: that of his \u003ci\u003eupsherin\u003c\/i\u003e. In actuality, this is really the celebration of a child beginning to learn Torah, and indeed it is cause for a truly joyous occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat exactly is the source for the \u003ci\u003eminhag \u003c\/i\u003eof an \u003ci\u003eupsherin\u003c\/i\u003e? What are the reasons behind it? What does it entail? In \u003ci\u003eThe Upsherin\u003c\/i\u003e, you will find a wealth of information and sources that clarify the background and the many \u003ci\u003ehalachos\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eminhagim\u003c\/i\u003e that relate to a child's third birthday and his introduction to Torah study. The \u003ci\u003eminhag\u003c\/i\u003eof bringing the child to the \"\u003ci\u003eAleph-Beis rebbi\u003c\/i\u003e\" in \u003ci\u003echeder\u003c\/i\u003e is explained in detail, as well as the halachos of yarmulka and \u003ci\u003etzitzis\u003c\/i\u003e as they apply to children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay the upsherin be done earlier than the child's third birthday?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho should cut the child's hair, and what should be done with the hair afterward?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the proper size for a yarmulka and \u003ci\u003etzitzis\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat does the \u003ci\u003echiyuv \u003c\/i\u003eof \u003ci\u003echinuch\u003c\/i\u003e entail?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is a child's Torah learning considered to be even greater than that of our \u003ci\u003egedolim\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these questions and more are addressed in this one-of-a-kind book that is both comprehensive and enlightening, yet easy-to-read and enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Israel Bookshop Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45386385227972,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/2886\/6244\/files\/3CC441DA-8484-4A98-98D1-70A615CBED88.jpg?v=1763140151","url":"https:\/\/kingston-judaica.myshopify.com\/products\/the-upsherin","provider":"Kingston Judaica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}