Ask the Rabbi
- Halacha
- Meals and Brachot
- General Questions on Brachot
Question
Is it prohibited to show one’s toes when praying? How about when saying simple blessings such as over a cup of water?
Answer
Don’t pray barefoot – it's inappropriate to stand before G-d like you stand before your friends at the beach. For Brachot on food it's acceptable.
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