(ו) הכותב כתבת קעקע, כתב ולא קעקע, קעקע ולא כתב, אינו חיב עד שיכתוב ויקעקע בדיו ובכחול ובכל דבר שהוא רושם. רבי שמעון בן יהודה משום רבי שמעון אומר: אינו חיב עד שיכתוב שם השם, שנאמר (ויקרא יט) וכתבת קעקע לא תתנו בכם אני ה'.
(6) One who tattoos: If he writes without engraving, or he engraves without writing, he is not liable for lashes, until he writes and engraves with ink or pigment or anything that leaves an impression. Rebbi Shimon ben Yehudah said in the name of Rebbi Shimon [bar Yochai]: He is not liable until he writes a name [of idolatry] there. As it says (Vayikra 19): "Do not tattoo yourself, for I am G-d."
Do you think temporary tattoos are allowed according to this text?
Do you think it is alright tattoo oneself for the sake of beautifying the body?
(28) Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor imprint any marks upon you: I am the LORD.
Do you think "imprints" refer to tattoos?
Do you think piercings could be classified as "cuttings in your flesh"?
Because of the Torah's rule that men may not wear women's clothing and vise versa, does that mean that in men may not get piercings in communities that only women customarily get piercings?