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By J. Immanuel Schochet
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Some Laws of Covering the Head

(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: Mar 18, 2009
I can relate to you Faustino. While incarcerated, G-d and His Torah saved me, and continue to release me from confines each and every day. For a while I was trying to avoid wearing a kippah, but slowly I will begin to (without taking revolutionary methods, rather small steps that won't frighten my parents and friends). By wearing it, I know I am fulfilling a commandment although it is not necessarily written literally in the Torah. I will wear it only to sanctify His name. This will take a humble spirit that grows over time, just as all Torah study must take.
Posted By Josh F.

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

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