Head Covering Articles
Studies on Wearing Headcoverings
Below are resources for study of the mitzvah of the head covering, including the various laws for wearing a headcovering.
The Mitzvah of Covering the Hair
The Great Exaltation of the Mitzvah of Covering the Hair
The head-covering is one of the most cherished pieces of clothing a woman possesses. With it she fulfills a great Biblical mandated commandment and it bestows on her many exceptional side benefits that emanate from fulfilling a mitzvah that is founded on tzniut (modesty), the most important characteristic of the Bat Yisrael (Daughter of Israel).
Beneath the Surface
Maybe you've noticed women on campus or in the workplace covering up more than usual, wearing long skirts for example, or shirts with sleeves that cover the elbows. What is that all about? Is it a fashion statement? A religious thing? Or some post-modern feminist trend?
Headcovering in Jewish Law
The Halacha of Covering the Head
There are two separate issues of covering the head in Judaism, one for men and one for women.
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