Upsherin: A Boy’s First Haircut
An Upsherin is the traditional “first haircut” ceremony held on a boy’s third birthday. This ceremony marks the start of the child’s formal education, and is highlighted by leaving the child’s payot, and his starting to wear a kippah and tzitzit.
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So the question I have, does a Rabbi have to cut the first lock of hair. Other question is are their prayers or it's more a ceremonial? Thank you BH
Anyone can cut the first lock, and there are no specific prayers associated with it.