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Sheitlach
from India
In
response to the numerous questions that have arisen regarding
human-hair
sheitelach
(wigs) from India and the possibility that the hair may have been
used
in idolatrous fashion, please be advised that there is not enough
direct
and factual information available to us at this time to issue a
general
ban on using such wigs.
Because
of the severity of the issur of
avoda zara (the ban on
idolatry) we advise that human-hair wigs known to
come from India should not be
used until the matter is clarified further.
However
such wigs should not be destroyed.
Our office will continue to
monitor
the issue, and we will keep you informed as we learn more.
Rav
Gedalia Dov Schwartz
Av
Beth Din
Chicago
Rabbinical Council
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