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===Definition of an Unclad Person=== | ===Definition of an Unclad Person=== | ||
# If an area of one [[Tefach]] on a part of a woman's body that's usually covered is exposed, including a married woman's hair, it is considered nakedness regarding which it is forbidden to involve oneself in Divrei Kedusha.<ref>Shulchan Aruch 75:1</ref> Areas that may be exposed | # If an area of one [[Tefach]] on a part of a woman's body that's usually covered is exposed, including a married woman's hair, it is considered nakedness regarding which it is forbidden to involve oneself in Divrei Kedusha.<ref>Shulchan Aruch 75:1</ref> Areas that may be exposed (unless there is a local custom to be more strict) are the face, hands, and legs up to the knee.<ref>Mishna Brurah 75:2</ref> | ||
# If one is facing such a woman, according to | # If one is facing such a woman, according to Sephardim, he may close his eyes or turn his head, in order to recite a [[Bracha]].<ref>S"A 75:6, Mishna Brurah 75:29, Yechaveh Daat 2:5</ref> According to some Ashkenazim, he must turn all the way around.<ref>Mishna Brurah 75:29</ref> Other Ashkenazic poskim hold that turning around is only necessary when one is facing the actual Ervah (areas of the body which need to be covered such as forearms and forelegs, unlike areas which are only covered because of local practice) of a woman, but in the case of a [[Tefach]] of skin or hair, closing one's eyes or turning his head is sufficient. <ref>Mishna Brurah 75:1</ref> | ||
==Saying Hashem's name in vain== | ==Saying Hashem's name in vain== | ||
