Ask the Rabbi
- Halacha
- How to Pray?
- Dress fit for Prayer
Question
Is it permitted to pray in sandals?
Answer
In a place where it is acceptable for you to appear in sandals when you are meeting VIPs it is also acceptable for you to pray in sandals. Otherwise you are required to wear shoes (Mishna Berura 91 13).

Shorts for prayer
Rabbi Jonathan Blass | 10 Av 5767

Praying Without Shoes
Various Rabbis | 9 Kislev 5765

Dress during tefilla
Rabbi Jonathan Blass | 11 Tammuz 5763




