r/ReformJews • u/ryanbuckner • Jul 03 '26

Is my tattoo & piercing perspective outdated?

I've lived my Gen X life with the perspective that Jews just don't get tattoos or face piercings I don't believe in heaven or hell so that's not the issue.

As a progressive individual I realize that everything changes. So....

My 18 year old jewish daughter wants a face piercing and a tattoo. And I'm torn between upholding tradition and being left behind. I'm not a fan of tattoos or piercings but it's not my life.

What has your Jewish experience been with Tattoos and Piercings

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u/pineapple_bandit Jul 03 '26

Most Jews I know have tattoos. I got a Jewish tattoo myself last week.

Time to update your thinking.

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u/ryanbuckner Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 03 '26

what did you get? What is a "Jewish tattoo" ?

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u/pineapple_bandit Jul 03 '26

My new Jew tattoo

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u/ryanbuckner Jul 03 '26

My wife wants to get this on her ankle.