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# One should wear a Kippah that is recognizable from all sides (front, back, and sides), but from Midat Chasidut one should wear one that covers the majority or the entire head, especially when one is saying [[Kriyat Shema]], [[Shemoneh Esrei]], and [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <ref> Halacha Brurah 2:12 (quoting Sh”t Otzrot Yosef 1:4e), Sh"t Yechave Daat 4:1. Pri Megadim A”A 2:6 and Sh”t Elef Lecha Shlomo O”C 3 differentiate between a complete head covering which is a Midat Chasidut and a partial head covering which is an obligation. However, Sh”t Igrot Moshe O”C 1 argues on this distinction and adds that perhaps one can make such a distinction within the opinion of the Taz. Sh”t Otzrot Yosef 1:5 mentions that there is an added concern by [[Kriyat Shema]], Shemona Esrah, and [[Birkat HaMazon]] as in Mishna Brurah 91:9 (concerning Shema) and [[brachot]] 51a (concerning [[Birkat HaMazon]]). </ref> | # One should wear a Kippah that is recognizable from all sides (front, back, and sides), but from Midat Chasidut one should wear one that covers the majority or the entire head, especially when one is saying [[Kriyat Shema]], [[Shemoneh Esrei]], and [[Birkat HaMazon]]. <ref> Halacha Brurah 2:12 (quoting Sh”t Otzrot Yosef 1:4e), Sh"t Yechave Daat 4:1. Pri Megadim A”A 2:6 and Sh”t Elef Lecha Shlomo O”C 3 differentiate between a complete head covering which is a Midat Chasidut and a partial head covering which is an obligation. However, Sh”t Igrot Moshe O”C 1 argues on this distinction and adds that perhaps one can make such a distinction within the opinion of the Taz. Sh”t Otzrot Yosef 1:5 mentions that there is an added concern by [[Kriyat Shema]], Shemona Esrah, and [[Birkat HaMazon]] as in Mishna Brurah 91:9 (concerning Shema) and [[brachot]] 51a (concerning [[Birkat HaMazon]]). </ref> | ||
# A Kippah with holes in it is an acceptable Kippah. <Ref> S”A 91:4 based on Sh”t Trumat HaDeshen 10 says that even a straw head covering is acceptable. Sh”t Chatam Sofer 6:2 (quoted by Halacha Brurah 2:14) says that this permits even Kippot made with holes in them. </ref> | # A Kippah with holes in it is an acceptable Kippah. <Ref> S”A 91:4 based on Sh”t Trumat HaDeshen 10 says that even a straw head covering is acceptable. Sh”t Chatam Sofer 6:2 (quoted by Halacha Brurah 2:14) says that this permits even Kippot made with holes in them. </ref> | ||
# If someone is wearing a wig with which there is a cloth underneath that’s not visible to the outside, there is a dispute whether it counts as a Kippah or not. It is preferable to be strict especially during Tefilah and while making [[brachot]]. <Ref> Pachad Yitzchak (20 s.v. Kama Chasif, 80 s.v. Peirukanu), Olot HaTamid 2, Sh”t Levushei Mordechai (Tanina O”C 108) say that [[Marit | # If someone is wearing a wig with which there is a cloth underneath that’s not visible to the outside, there is a dispute whether it counts as a Kippah or not. It is preferable to be strict especially during Tefilah and while making [[brachot]]. <Ref> Pachad Yitzchak (20 s.v. Kama Chasif, 80 s.v. Peirukanu), Olot HaTamid 2, Sh”t Levushei Mordechai (Tanina O”C 108) say that [[Marit Ayin]] applies to Kippah and so one should wear a Kippah on top of the wig. Maamer Mordechai 91:6 limits it to Tefilah and [[brachot]]. However Mekor Chaim 2:6, Hagahot Rabbi Akiva Eiger 91, and Artzot HaChaim (2, Meir LeAretz 54) argue that there is no issue of [[Marit Ayin]] since Kippah is only a Midat Chasidut to start with. Mishna Brurah 2:12 quotes the dispute without ruling on the topic. Sh”t Chaim Shaal 2:35(1) writes that one should wear it because of Minhag. Halacha Brurah 2:15 quotes the dispute and says it is preferable to be strict especially during Tefilah and [[brachot]]. </ref> | ||
# Putting one’s hand on one's head does not suffice to be able to make a bracha, one's hand is not considered a Kippah. however someone else’s hand or one’s sleeve is sufficient. <Ref> S”A 91:4 (based on Sh”t Trumat HaDeshen 10 against the Sh”t Maharshal 72 who is more lenient) rules that one’s own hand is not acceptable but one’s friend’s hand is acceptable. Eliyah Rabba 91:5, Taz 8:3, Machsit HaShekel 91:4, Artzot HaChaim 2:6, Mishna Brurah 2:11, Halacha Brurah 2:16 conclude that one can rely on the Maharshal to walk four [[Amot]] but not to make [[brachot]]. Bach 91 says one’s sleeve is acceptable and that is the Minhag we follow. Mishna Brurah 2:12 and Halacha Brurah 2:16 bring this as halacha. </ref> | # Putting one’s hand on one's head does not suffice to be able to make a bracha, one's hand is not considered a Kippah. however someone else’s hand or one’s sleeve is sufficient. <Ref> S”A 91:4 (based on Sh”t Trumat HaDeshen 10 against the Sh”t Maharshal 72 who is more lenient) rules that one’s own hand is not acceptable but one’s friend’s hand is acceptable. Eliyah Rabba 91:5, Taz 8:3, Machsit HaShekel 91:4, Artzot HaChaim 2:6, Mishna Brurah 2:11, Halacha Brurah 2:16 conclude that one can rely on the Maharshal to walk four [[Amot]] but not to make [[brachot]]. Bach 91 says one’s sleeve is acceptable and that is the Minhag we follow. Mishna Brurah 2:12 and Halacha Brurah 2:16 bring this as halacha. </ref> | ||
