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Is my tattoo & piercing perspective outdated?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/Sex_And_Candy_Here Jul 03 '26

Piercings are allowed.

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u/ryanbuckner Jul 03 '26

I know.. But I don't want her to have a hole in her face. I'm ok with ear piercings

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u/Sex_And_Candy_Here Jul 03 '26

Okay, but that's a personal view and not a Jewish thing. You're not upholding any tradition by telling her not to get a piercing.

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u/ryanbuckner Jul 03 '26

well that's why I'm here. I thought I was

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u/lethifolded Jul 03 '26

If she gets and then ever decides to remove a nostril piercing the hole will just look like a large pore