Upsherin in 10 Minutes

Scissors, sweets, and symbolism — it's haircut day, Jewish-style! In this episode, we explore the Upsherin, the centuries-old custom of cutting a boy's hair for the first time at age three. It's part milestone, part mitzvah, and part adorable chaos. We'll uncover how this folk tradition took root in Kabbalistic teachings, why hair is linked to holiness, and what those curls have to do with the Torah's command not to cut the corners of one's beard. From bonfires at Meron to backyard family parties with jellybeans and blessings, the Upsherin celebrates a child's first step into Jewish learning and community — scissors snipping, voices singing, and one very patient toddler trying to sit still.