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By J. Immanuel Schochet

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(1) One should not walk bare-headed (the distance of) four cubits1.

(2) Nowadays there is an additional prohibition, not only to walk a short distance, but even to sit in the house bare-headed2.

(3) It should be even worn during sleep at night3.

(4) Small children should also be raised to cover their heads4.

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FOOTNOTES
1.	Shulchan Aruch Oracn Chayim, end of chapter 2.
2.	Mogen Dovid (TAZ) one of the chief exponents of the Shulchan Aruch, and one of the Poskim Achronim (last codifiers), Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, ch. 8. (3)
3.	Shaloh, quoted in Mishna Berura, commenting on Shulchan Aruch, ibid.
4.	Mogen Avrohom, one of the chief exponents of the Shulchan Aruch, and one of the Poskim Achronim, Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, end of chapter 2.

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Posted: Dec 21, 2007

kosher "enough"

> Wearing a kippa has absolutely nothing
> to do with the observance of kashrut.

It has everything to do with observance of kashruth since that is a mitzvah directly from the Torah, and the kippa is a Jewish garment. It is a kiddush HaShem (praise to G-D) that His chosen ones keep His Torah. G-D does not look too kindly on hypocrites.
The Maccabees' faith merited the miracle of the flask of oil. They were meshuga for the ways of HaShem, and vehemently against Hellenism (eg. Hellenists used pig blood in the Temple holy places)

> If you desire to be a baal teshuva, fine,
> mazel tov.

Sarcasm has no place in a truly spiritual person's manners. Christians also know "Love your neighbor as yourself" is rule 1

> God doesn't care what we eat

HaShem cares *very* much about your maintenance of the temple of your body, which is on loan from Him. If you are worried about your physical appearrance, try transferring this level of worry to your soul.

Posted By Michael, Los Angeles, CA

Posted: Nov 19, 2007

To Anonymous in Mexico City

With respect to you and your opinion in regard to your statement that: "G-d doesnt care what we eat; He only cares that we serve him and our fellow humans with kindness..."

I could not disagree more strongly. The Master of the Universe has commanded us to observe the laws of kashrut. The mitzvah is clear. If G-d did not care what we eat He would not have detailed the diatary laws in Torah.

Posted By Anonymous, Buffalo Grove, IL

Posted: Nov 19, 2007

Faith

Not long ago, I was released from incarceration. I was a practicing Jew all during my incarceration. In October of 2007, after serving seven years I was paroled to the Salvation Army in Galveston Texas. About ninty five percent of all halfway houses in Texas are Christian related in one way or another. However, at the Salvation Army, I'm allowed to stay observant. I don tefellin and my tallis daily. The first time I put them on I caused quite a site! But because of my faith and the respect the Salvation Army has for other faiths, I am allowed to keep faith. Thank's to my wonderful and very caring Rabbi- Dovid Goldstein at the Chabad House in Houston Texas, I was able to leap past other hurdles. HASHEM and Torah saved me in prison and continue to guide my life! Be proud to Jewish and never lose site of his glory. "Torah is a closed book until you open it with opened eyes and an open heart". Baruch HASHEM! Shalom.

Posted By Faustino Ybarra, Galveston, Texas/USA