Hi,
When "falling forward" for tachanun, may I lean on a bare arm?
One reason we "fall forward" when reciting the first part of Tachanun is to demonstrate embarrassment for our sins, and so we lean forward, turn toward the ground and cover our faces with our arms. The Ari z"l said that one should use the arm, specifically, rather than the hand.
A bare arm is not considered a 'cover' for one's face, because the face and arm are composed of the same substance; one who is wearing short sleeves should cover the arm with some material before reciting Tachanun. Similarly, covering one's head with a hand does not constitute adequate covering in place of a yarmulka when uttering HaShem's Name.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 74:2, 91:4; Taz Orach Chaim 8:3; Magen Avraham 91:4; Ba'eir Heiteiv 131:2; Mishneh Berurah 2:12; 131:3)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Showing posts with label Tefillah: Yarmulka. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tefillah: Yarmulka. Show all posts
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Covering one's head when called to the Torah
Hi,
Am I required to cover my head when receiving an aliyah, or when serving as Baal Keriah?
The Rama wrote that one may not read the Torah with "an uncovered head." This statement seems odd, since we require a yarmulka for all of davening!
The Mishneh Berurah explained that the Rama was referring to a child, saying that he is exempt from the standard yarmulka requirement but he must wear one when reading from the Torah. On the other hand, the Aruch haShulchan understood that the Rama required a hat. Customs vary in this regard, and one should follow local practice.
It is worth noting that some authorities rule that an unmarried man should never cover his head with a tallis.
(Rama Orach Chaim 282:3; Magen Avraham 8:3; Aruch haShulchan Orach Chaim 282:10; Mishneh Berurah 282:16; Biur Halachah 14 sha'alah; Shaarei Ephraim 3:18; Tefillah l'Hilchasah 16:34; www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/726345)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Am I required to cover my head when receiving an aliyah, or when serving as Baal Keriah?
The Rama wrote that one may not read the Torah with "an uncovered head." This statement seems odd, since we require a yarmulka for all of davening!
The Mishneh Berurah explained that the Rama was referring to a child, saying that he is exempt from the standard yarmulka requirement but he must wear one when reading from the Torah. On the other hand, the Aruch haShulchan understood that the Rama required a hat. Customs vary in this regard, and one should follow local practice.
It is worth noting that some authorities rule that an unmarried man should never cover his head with a tallis.
(Rama Orach Chaim 282:3; Magen Avraham 8:3; Aruch haShulchan Orach Chaim 282:10; Mishneh Berurah 282:16; Biur Halachah 14 sha'alah; Shaarei Ephraim 3:18; Tefillah l'Hilchasah 16:34; www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/726345)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Davening without a yarmulka
Hi,
A man who prays, and then realizes his head was uncovered, must pray again. Because some of the religions of our non-Jewish neighbours require prayer with one's head uncovered, Jews are specifically to avoid that when praying. [See the comments for more regarding women.]
(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 4:40:14)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
A man who prays, and then realizes his head was uncovered, must pray again. Because some of the religions of our non-Jewish neighbours require prayer with one's head uncovered, Jews are specifically to avoid that when praying. [See the comments for more regarding women.]
(Rav Moshe Feinstein, Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 4:40:14)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
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