- Halacha
- Kippa
Hat wearing
Question
Is there a direct halacha to wear a hat (as well as a kippa) for :
1) davening
2) Davening for the omud
3) Laining
What is the source etc
Thanks
Daniel
Answer
The Halacha is that during prayer one is obliged to cover ones head. The Machmirim say the cover should cover most of the head (Igrot Moshe in the name of Rabbi Kolger). Therefore, one should wear a big Kippa that covers most of ones head or a hat during prayer.
Rabbi Yitzchak Grinblat