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==Size and Material of Kippah== | ==Size and Material of Kippah== | ||
# 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]], [[ | # 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]], [[Shmoneh 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 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> | # 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> | ||
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==Who Is Obligated in Wearing a Kippah?== | ==Who Is Obligated in Wearing a Kippah?== | ||
# Children should wear a Kippah to inspire Yirat Shamayim. <Ref> Magen Avraham 2:6 proves from the Gemara that a child does not need a Kippah but it is correct for them to have a Kippah to inspire Yirat Shamayim. Eliyah Rabba 2:4, Shulchan Aruch HaRav 2:7, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 3:6, Mishna Brurah 2:11, Artzot HaChaim 6, and Halacha Brurah 2:19 concur. </ref> It is forbidden for even a small boy to recite any [[prayers]] or [[blessings]] if his head is uncovered. <ref> Children in Halacha pg. 14 </ref> | # Children should wear a Kippah to inspire Yirat Shamayim. <Ref> Magen Avraham 2:6 proves from the Gemara that a child does not need a Kippah but it is correct for them to have a Kippah to inspire Yirat Shamayim. Eliyah Rabba 2:4, Shulchan Aruch HaRav 2:7, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 3:6, Mishna Brurah 2:11, Artzot HaChaim 6, and Halacha Brurah 2:19 concur. </ref> It is forbidden for even a small boy to recite any [[prayers]] or [[blessings]] if his head is uncovered. <ref> Children in Halacha pg. 14 </ref> | ||
# The minhag is that unmarried women do not cover their heads, yet it is correct for them to wear a head covering during [[ | # The minhag is that unmarried women do not cover their heads, yet it is correct for them to wear a head covering during [[Shmoneh Esrei]]. Those who do not wear a covering at all have what to rely on. <Ref> Yalkut Yosef (91:8, Tefilah pg 318, Sherit Yosef 2 pg 368), Sh”t Otzrot Yosef 1:5, Tzitz Eliezer 12:13, [[Tefilla]] KeHilchata quoting Echad MeGedolei HaDor </ref> | ||
==Wearing a Kippah in a Place not Suitable for a Religious Jew== | ==Wearing a Kippah in a Place not Suitable for a Religious Jew== | ||
