Did you end up here because you did a search for the word “tichel” or “mitpatchat” or something along those lines?
Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, the sheitel has become a marked improvement on women’s looks. I love this post! What follows in this pamphlet is by no means exhaustive; it is but a sampling of some of the more readily available writings of the Rebbe on this vital subject. 3. The difference between a sheitel and a kerchief is the following: It is easy to take off a kerchief, which is not the case with a sheitel. A woman should wear what she is most comfortable wearing whether it is a scarf or a sheitel.
1. Great questions! Excerpt from Igros Kodesh, Vol. Those are some choices of non-sheitel hair-coverings. Especially so as I have heard that there has started to be some laxness in this matter, i.e., with regard to wearing a sheitel. Rivka Malka is great.
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I even got to participate in one, “The Classic,” which was appropriate as it’s the way I nearly always wear my tichels. And yes, it is awesome to be able to opt out of hair fuss.
One thing I mentioned is when I wear my sheitels: When I’m going somewhere and want to blend in; when my husband is around; or if I’m just feeling like it.
VIII, p. 217. I've seen women wear wigs that are several thousand dollars.
Great rundown of all the options! So so cute. Cute, I’m reading this instead of doing homework. Consequently you are embarrassed that they may laugh at you if you wear a sheitel : The general idea of wearing a sheitel and not sufficing with a hat or kerchief is explained in many places. So, I have one that I will readily put on, and a couple that I will grudgingly wear. The objection that wearing a sheitel was not made a condition of the match prior to the wedding, is not at all convincing. Wearing a sheitel is especially appropriate now, when one can obtain a sheitel in various shades, which looks even nicer than one's own hair.
Informational, humorous – a Rivki classic! My father-in-law related that the city of Frankfurt had very religious Jews their piety made a name for them over all of Germany.
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Sichos in English has published hundreds of volumes on Chassidism and its way of life. Observer and commentator of the Jewish ethical,religious and social landscape. They do not feel embarrassed by those who scoff at them and their outlook on the world. Basically, it’s a circle of fabric with an elastic band all the way around the opening. The story is in chapter 18 of the haircovering book that came out a few years ago. To the contrary, they respond with scorn and derision to those who simply follow the majority without having any principles of their own. 4.
Thanks, Batya.
Does that mean that we are to imitate their ways. These are exceptionally easy to throw on, and are the epitome of comfort. I’m always a little hesitant to watch movies or anything, really, that portrays Orthodox life, but I really liked that one. I agree with Renee that I sometimes wouldn’t mind the option of not fussing. I read both posts and loved them. Right now, I’m wearing a comfy, floppy, easy-to-put-on hat. We beseech G‑d prior to our prayers, "Do not bring us into temptation." « Lessons From Teachers and Twits, Pagan Fashion Part III: Scarves and Veils | A Less Travelled Path.
I relate to everything you said. When one is at a gathering and wears a sheitel , then even if President Eisenhower were to enter the room she would not take off the sheitel. Can’t handle the sheitel pressure on my head all day long.
yes, Arranged was well made and had a great message also.. Really liked it…watched it twice! Also, when I tie them tightly enough that they stay in place, it can be a bit tight.
(historical info from Snood(headgear) at Wikipedia). I also shave a teensy bit of the hair at the bottom of my hairline. Because we want them to cover our hair, snoods worn by Orthodox ladies will have a lining in them. So they wear other things.
Me and My Covered Hair, Part Two: Tichels, Hats and More, Rivki Silver is no Huffaloftus!
This is not the case for many women who wear scarves proudly and are not embarrassed. Thanks, Joan! I’m actually wearing a snood *right now.*. I don’t personally know anyone who shaves their head, though some of my friends do prefer to have short hair just because it’s easier to take care of. The level of difficulty probably also depends on the amount of support within the community as well as your level of flexibility.
Did you end up here because you did a search for the word “tichel” or “mitpatchat” or something along those lines?
Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, the sheitel has become a marked improvement on women’s looks. I love this post! What follows in this pamphlet is by no means exhaustive; it is but a sampling of some of the more readily available writings of the Rebbe on this vital subject. 3. The difference between a sheitel and a kerchief is the following: It is easy to take off a kerchief, which is not the case with a sheitel. A woman should wear what she is most comfortable wearing whether it is a scarf or a sheitel.
1. Great questions! Excerpt from Igros Kodesh, Vol. Those are some choices of non-sheitel hair-coverings. Especially so as I have heard that there has started to be some laxness in this matter, i.e., with regard to wearing a sheitel. Rivka Malka is great.
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I even got to participate in one, “The Classic,” which was appropriate as it’s the way I nearly always wear my tichels. And yes, it is awesome to be able to opt out of hair fuss.
One thing I mentioned is when I wear my sheitels: When I’m going somewhere and want to blend in; when my husband is around; or if I’m just feeling like it.
VIII, p. 217. I've seen women wear wigs that are several thousand dollars.
Great rundown of all the options! So so cute. Cute, I’m reading this instead of doing homework. Consequently you are embarrassed that they may laugh at you if you wear a sheitel : The general idea of wearing a sheitel and not sufficing with a hat or kerchief is explained in many places. So, I have one that I will readily put on, and a couple that I will grudgingly wear. The objection that wearing a sheitel was not made a condition of the match prior to the wedding, is not at all convincing. Wearing a sheitel is especially appropriate now, when one can obtain a sheitel in various shades, which looks even nicer than one's own hair.
Informational, humorous – a Rivki classic! My father-in-law related that the city of Frankfurt had very religious Jews their piety made a name for them over all of Germany.
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Sichos in English has published hundreds of volumes on Chassidism and its way of life. Observer and commentator of the Jewish ethical,religious and social landscape. They do not feel embarrassed by those who scoff at them and their outlook on the world. Basically, it’s a circle of fabric with an elastic band all the way around the opening. The story is in chapter 18 of the haircovering book that came out a few years ago. To the contrary, they respond with scorn and derision to those who simply follow the majority without having any principles of their own. 4.
Thanks, Batya.
Does that mean that we are to imitate their ways. These are exceptionally easy to throw on, and are the epitome of comfort. I’m always a little hesitant to watch movies or anything, really, that portrays Orthodox life, but I really liked that one. I agree with Renee that I sometimes wouldn’t mind the option of not fussing. I read both posts and loved them. Right now, I’m wearing a comfy, floppy, easy-to-put-on hat. We beseech G‑d prior to our prayers, "Do not bring us into temptation." « Lessons From Teachers and Twits, Pagan Fashion Part III: Scarves and Veils | A Less Travelled Path.
I relate to everything you said. When one is at a gathering and wears a sheitel , then even if President Eisenhower were to enter the room she would not take off the sheitel. Can’t handle the sheitel pressure on my head all day long.
yes, Arranged was well made and had a great message also.. Really liked it…watched it twice! Also, when I tie them tightly enough that they stay in place, it can be a bit tight.
(historical info from Snood(headgear) at Wikipedia). I also shave a teensy bit of the hair at the bottom of my hairline. Because we want them to cover our hair, snoods worn by Orthodox ladies will have a lining in them. So they wear other things.
Me and My Covered Hair, Part Two: Tichels, Hats and More, Rivki Silver is no Huffaloftus!
This is not the case for many women who wear scarves proudly and are not embarrassed. Thanks, Joan! I’m actually wearing a snood *right now.*. I don’t personally know anyone who shaves their head, though some of my friends do prefer to have short hair just because it’s easier to take care of. The level of difficulty probably also depends on the amount of support within the community as well as your level of flexibility.
Did you end up here because you did a search for the word “tichel” or “mitpatchat” or something along those lines?
Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, the sheitel has become a marked improvement on women’s looks. I love this post! What follows in this pamphlet is by no means exhaustive; it is but a sampling of some of the more readily available writings of the Rebbe on this vital subject. 3. The difference between a sheitel and a kerchief is the following: It is easy to take off a kerchief, which is not the case with a sheitel. A woman should wear what she is most comfortable wearing whether it is a scarf or a sheitel.
1. Great questions! Excerpt from Igros Kodesh, Vol. Those are some choices of non-sheitel hair-coverings. Especially so as I have heard that there has started to be some laxness in this matter, i.e., with regard to wearing a sheitel. Rivka Malka is great.
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I even got to participate in one, “The Classic,” which was appropriate as it’s the way I nearly always wear my tichels. And yes, it is awesome to be able to opt out of hair fuss.
One thing I mentioned is when I wear my sheitels: When I’m going somewhere and want to blend in; when my husband is around; or if I’m just feeling like it.
VIII, p. 217. I've seen women wear wigs that are several thousand dollars.
Great rundown of all the options! So so cute. Cute, I’m reading this instead of doing homework. Consequently you are embarrassed that they may laugh at you if you wear a sheitel : The general idea of wearing a sheitel and not sufficing with a hat or kerchief is explained in many places. So, I have one that I will readily put on, and a couple that I will grudgingly wear. The objection that wearing a sheitel was not made a condition of the match prior to the wedding, is not at all convincing. Wearing a sheitel is especially appropriate now, when one can obtain a sheitel in various shades, which looks even nicer than one's own hair.
Informational, humorous – a Rivki classic! My father-in-law related that the city of Frankfurt had very religious Jews their piety made a name for them over all of Germany.
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Sichos in English has published hundreds of volumes on Chassidism and its way of life. Observer and commentator of the Jewish ethical,religious and social landscape. They do not feel embarrassed by those who scoff at them and their outlook on the world. Basically, it’s a circle of fabric with an elastic band all the way around the opening. The story is in chapter 18 of the haircovering book that came out a few years ago. To the contrary, they respond with scorn and derision to those who simply follow the majority without having any principles of their own. 4.
Thanks, Batya.
Does that mean that we are to imitate their ways. These are exceptionally easy to throw on, and are the epitome of comfort. I’m always a little hesitant to watch movies or anything, really, that portrays Orthodox life, but I really liked that one. I agree with Renee that I sometimes wouldn’t mind the option of not fussing. I read both posts and loved them. Right now, I’m wearing a comfy, floppy, easy-to-put-on hat. We beseech G‑d prior to our prayers, "Do not bring us into temptation." « Lessons From Teachers and Twits, Pagan Fashion Part III: Scarves and Veils | A Less Travelled Path.
I relate to everything you said. When one is at a gathering and wears a sheitel , then even if President Eisenhower were to enter the room she would not take off the sheitel. Can’t handle the sheitel pressure on my head all day long.
yes, Arranged was well made and had a great message also.. Really liked it…watched it twice! Also, when I tie them tightly enough that they stay in place, it can be a bit tight.
(historical info from Snood(headgear) at Wikipedia). I also shave a teensy bit of the hair at the bottom of my hairline. Because we want them to cover our hair, snoods worn by Orthodox ladies will have a lining in them. So they wear other things.
Me and My Covered Hair, Part Two: Tichels, Hats and More, Rivki Silver is no Huffaloftus!
This is not the case for many women who wear scarves proudly and are not embarrassed. Thanks, Joan! I’m actually wearing a snood *right now.*. I don’t personally know anyone who shaves their head, though some of my friends do prefer to have short hair just because it’s easier to take care of. The level of difficulty probably also depends on the amount of support within the community as well as your level of flexibility.
Did you end up here because you did a search for the word “tichel” or “mitpatchat” or something along those lines?
Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, the sheitel has become a marked improvement on women’s looks. I love this post! What follows in this pamphlet is by no means exhaustive; it is but a sampling of some of the more readily available writings of the Rebbe on this vital subject. 3. The difference between a sheitel and a kerchief is the following: It is easy to take off a kerchief, which is not the case with a sheitel. A woman should wear what she is most comfortable wearing whether it is a scarf or a sheitel.
1. Great questions! Excerpt from Igros Kodesh, Vol. Those are some choices of non-sheitel hair-coverings. Especially so as I have heard that there has started to be some laxness in this matter, i.e., with regard to wearing a sheitel. Rivka Malka is great.
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I even got to participate in one, “The Classic,” which was appropriate as it’s the way I nearly always wear my tichels. And yes, it is awesome to be able to opt out of hair fuss.
One thing I mentioned is when I wear my sheitels: When I’m going somewhere and want to blend in; when my husband is around; or if I’m just feeling like it.
VIII, p. 217. I've seen women wear wigs that are several thousand dollars.
Great rundown of all the options! So so cute. Cute, I’m reading this instead of doing homework. Consequently you are embarrassed that they may laugh at you if you wear a sheitel : The general idea of wearing a sheitel and not sufficing with a hat or kerchief is explained in many places. So, I have one that I will readily put on, and a couple that I will grudgingly wear. The objection that wearing a sheitel was not made a condition of the match prior to the wedding, is not at all convincing. Wearing a sheitel is especially appropriate now, when one can obtain a sheitel in various shades, which looks even nicer than one's own hair.
Informational, humorous – a Rivki classic! My father-in-law related that the city of Frankfurt had very religious Jews their piety made a name for them over all of Germany.
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Sichos in English has published hundreds of volumes on Chassidism and its way of life. Observer and commentator of the Jewish ethical,religious and social landscape. They do not feel embarrassed by those who scoff at them and their outlook on the world. Basically, it’s a circle of fabric with an elastic band all the way around the opening. The story is in chapter 18 of the haircovering book that came out a few years ago. To the contrary, they respond with scorn and derision to those who simply follow the majority without having any principles of their own. 4.
Thanks, Batya.
Does that mean that we are to imitate their ways. These are exceptionally easy to throw on, and are the epitome of comfort. I’m always a little hesitant to watch movies or anything, really, that portrays Orthodox life, but I really liked that one. I agree with Renee that I sometimes wouldn’t mind the option of not fussing. I read both posts and loved them. Right now, I’m wearing a comfy, floppy, easy-to-put-on hat. We beseech G‑d prior to our prayers, "Do not bring us into temptation." « Lessons From Teachers and Twits, Pagan Fashion Part III: Scarves and Veils | A Less Travelled Path.
I relate to everything you said. When one is at a gathering and wears a sheitel , then even if President Eisenhower were to enter the room she would not take off the sheitel. Can’t handle the sheitel pressure on my head all day long.
yes, Arranged was well made and had a great message also.. Really liked it…watched it twice! Also, when I tie them tightly enough that they stay in place, it can be a bit tight.
(historical info from Snood(headgear) at Wikipedia). I also shave a teensy bit of the hair at the bottom of my hairline. Because we want them to cover our hair, snoods worn by Orthodox ladies will have a lining in them. So they wear other things.
Me and My Covered Hair, Part Two: Tichels, Hats and More, Rivki Silver is no Huffaloftus!
This is not the case for many women who wear scarves proudly and are not embarrassed. Thanks, Joan! I’m actually wearing a snood *right now.*. I don’t personally know anyone who shaves their head, though some of my friends do prefer to have short hair just because it’s easier to take care of. The level of difficulty probably also depends on the amount of support within the community as well as your level of flexibility.
Did you end up here because you did a search for the word “tichel” or “mitpatchat” or something along those lines?
Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, the sheitel has become a marked improvement on women’s looks. I love this post! What follows in this pamphlet is by no means exhaustive; it is but a sampling of some of the more readily available writings of the Rebbe on this vital subject. 3. The difference between a sheitel and a kerchief is the following: It is easy to take off a kerchief, which is not the case with a sheitel. A woman should wear what she is most comfortable wearing whether it is a scarf or a sheitel.
1. Great questions! Excerpt from Igros Kodesh, Vol. Those are some choices of non-sheitel hair-coverings. Especially so as I have heard that there has started to be some laxness in this matter, i.e., with regard to wearing a sheitel. Rivka Malka is great.
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I even got to participate in one, “The Classic,” which was appropriate as it’s the way I nearly always wear my tichels. And yes, it is awesome to be able to opt out of hair fuss.
One thing I mentioned is when I wear my sheitels: When I’m going somewhere and want to blend in; when my husband is around; or if I’m just feeling like it.
VIII, p. 217. I've seen women wear wigs that are several thousand dollars.
Great rundown of all the options! So so cute. Cute, I’m reading this instead of doing homework. Consequently you are embarrassed that they may laugh at you if you wear a sheitel : The general idea of wearing a sheitel and not sufficing with a hat or kerchief is explained in many places. So, I have one that I will readily put on, and a couple that I will grudgingly wear. The objection that wearing a sheitel was not made a condition of the match prior to the wedding, is not at all convincing. Wearing a sheitel is especially appropriate now, when one can obtain a sheitel in various shades, which looks even nicer than one's own hair.
Informational, humorous – a Rivki classic! My father-in-law related that the city of Frankfurt had very religious Jews their piety made a name for them over all of Germany.
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Sichos in English has published hundreds of volumes on Chassidism and its way of life. Observer and commentator of the Jewish ethical,religious and social landscape. They do not feel embarrassed by those who scoff at them and their outlook on the world. Basically, it’s a circle of fabric with an elastic band all the way around the opening. The story is in chapter 18 of the haircovering book that came out a few years ago. To the contrary, they respond with scorn and derision to those who simply follow the majority without having any principles of their own. 4.
Thanks, Batya.
Does that mean that we are to imitate their ways. These are exceptionally easy to throw on, and are the epitome of comfort. I’m always a little hesitant to watch movies or anything, really, that portrays Orthodox life, but I really liked that one. I agree with Renee that I sometimes wouldn’t mind the option of not fussing. I read both posts and loved them. Right now, I’m wearing a comfy, floppy, easy-to-put-on hat. We beseech G‑d prior to our prayers, "Do not bring us into temptation." « Lessons From Teachers and Twits, Pagan Fashion Part III: Scarves and Veils | A Less Travelled Path.
I relate to everything you said. When one is at a gathering and wears a sheitel , then even if President Eisenhower were to enter the room she would not take off the sheitel. Can’t handle the sheitel pressure on my head all day long.
yes, Arranged was well made and had a great message also.. Really liked it…watched it twice! Also, when I tie them tightly enough that they stay in place, it can be a bit tight.
(historical info from Snood(headgear) at Wikipedia). I also shave a teensy bit of the hair at the bottom of my hairline. Because we want them to cover our hair, snoods worn by Orthodox ladies will have a lining in them. So they wear other things.
Me and My Covered Hair, Part Two: Tichels, Hats and More, Rivki Silver is no Huffaloftus!
This is not the case for many women who wear scarves proudly and are not embarrassed. Thanks, Joan! I’m actually wearing a snood *right now.*. I don’t personally know anyone who shaves their head, though some of my friends do prefer to have short hair just because it’s easier to take care of. The level of difficulty probably also depends on the amount of support within the community as well as your level of flexibility.
Did you end up here because you did a search for the word “tichel” or “mitpatchat” or something along those lines?
Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, the sheitel has become a marked improvement on women’s looks. I love this post! What follows in this pamphlet is by no means exhaustive; it is but a sampling of some of the more readily available writings of the Rebbe on this vital subject. 3. The difference between a sheitel and a kerchief is the following: It is easy to take off a kerchief, which is not the case with a sheitel. A woman should wear what she is most comfortable wearing whether it is a scarf or a sheitel.
1. Great questions! Excerpt from Igros Kodesh, Vol. Those are some choices of non-sheitel hair-coverings. Especially so as I have heard that there has started to be some laxness in this matter, i.e., with regard to wearing a sheitel. Rivka Malka is great.
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I even got to participate in one, “The Classic,” which was appropriate as it’s the way I nearly always wear my tichels. And yes, it is awesome to be able to opt out of hair fuss.
One thing I mentioned is when I wear my sheitels: When I’m going somewhere and want to blend in; when my husband is around; or if I’m just feeling like it.
VIII, p. 217. I've seen women wear wigs that are several thousand dollars.
Great rundown of all the options! So so cute. Cute, I’m reading this instead of doing homework. Consequently you are embarrassed that they may laugh at you if you wear a sheitel : The general idea of wearing a sheitel and not sufficing with a hat or kerchief is explained in many places. So, I have one that I will readily put on, and a couple that I will grudgingly wear. The objection that wearing a sheitel was not made a condition of the match prior to the wedding, is not at all convincing. Wearing a sheitel is especially appropriate now, when one can obtain a sheitel in various shades, which looks even nicer than one's own hair.
Informational, humorous – a Rivki classic! My father-in-law related that the city of Frankfurt had very religious Jews their piety made a name for them over all of Germany.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment. You should also see to it that others act in a like manner, explaining to them that this is the path and segulah to health, sustenance and true nachas from children. ( Log Out /
Sichos in English has published hundreds of volumes on Chassidism and its way of life. Observer and commentator of the Jewish ethical,religious and social landscape. They do not feel embarrassed by those who scoff at them and their outlook on the world. Basically, it’s a circle of fabric with an elastic band all the way around the opening. The story is in chapter 18 of the haircovering book that came out a few years ago. To the contrary, they respond with scorn and derision to those who simply follow the majority without having any principles of their own. 4.
Thanks, Batya.
Does that mean that we are to imitate their ways. These are exceptionally easy to throw on, and are the epitome of comfort. I’m always a little hesitant to watch movies or anything, really, that portrays Orthodox life, but I really liked that one. I agree with Renee that I sometimes wouldn’t mind the option of not fussing. I read both posts and loved them. Right now, I’m wearing a comfy, floppy, easy-to-put-on hat. We beseech G‑d prior to our prayers, "Do not bring us into temptation." « Lessons From Teachers and Twits, Pagan Fashion Part III: Scarves and Veils | A Less Travelled Path.
I relate to everything you said. When one is at a gathering and wears a sheitel , then even if President Eisenhower were to enter the room she would not take off the sheitel. Can’t handle the sheitel pressure on my head all day long.
yes, Arranged was well made and had a great message also.. Really liked it…watched it twice! Also, when I tie them tightly enough that they stay in place, it can be a bit tight.
(historical info from Snood(headgear) at Wikipedia). I also shave a teensy bit of the hair at the bottom of my hairline. Because we want them to cover our hair, snoods worn by Orthodox ladies will have a lining in them. So they wear other things.
Me and My Covered Hair, Part Two: Tichels, Hats and More, Rivki Silver is no Huffaloftus!
This is not the case for many women who wear scarves proudly and are not embarrassed. Thanks, Joan! I’m actually wearing a snood *right now.*. I don’t personally know anyone who shaves their head, though some of my friends do prefer to have short hair just because it’s easier to take care of. The level of difficulty probably also depends on the amount of support within the community as well as your level of flexibility.
This is all almost Greek to me..I mean Jewish! The Lubavitcher Rebbe strongly encouraged women to cover their hair with wigs. hahahaa, now I’m going to be giggling. Sheitel vs Tichel My only issue with this is that it assumes all women are uncomfortable or embarrassed wearing a scarf in public and they will just take it off easily.
A woman should wear what she is most comfortable wearing whether it is a scarf or a sheitel. As regards to your writing that they may laugh at you and you will be embarrassed, etc. I personally haven’t had much luck in the sheitel department, I’m still experimenting. This site believes that there is a serious malais in the Jewish community resulting from the inversion of this paradigm. I prefer to tie them. Excerpt from Igros Kodesh, Vol.
Does wearing a sheitel have anything to do with keeping one's word? In recent years I’ve been wearing all sorts of scarves from simple to turban and my hats are mostly croceted. Reply, According to Jewish law, a Jewish married woman is required to fully cover her hair.
The tichel meant I was Israeli or had some connection.
I put my hair up in a pony bun, throw on a hat and I’m done.
Good writing, humourous and very informative. Even the reformers do not say that a sheitel is counter to ethics, only that it is old-fashioned. That captures it well, I think. Basically, it’s a tichel which is, wait for it, pre-tied.
First of all, we do not know what is happening with the other person, what type of travails they are undergoing; no one tells the other about all that transpires in their life. As to her going with an uncovered sheitel : For the last several generations already this has not been looked upon unfavorably at all.
However, any place where there are lots of frum ladies, there will be at least one snood. What then is there to fear? Great post Rifki and thanks for reading my blog too!BTW I wear sheitels in the am when I get dressed up but by PM I’m in a pretied. However, many of my friends look fine in pre-tieds, so it must be me, or my head, or something. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account.
Of course, if none of those are your style, you could always go for something like this: What’s your preferred non-sheitel hair covering choice? Home › Forums › Decaffeinated Coffee › sheitel vs hair This topic has 29 replies, 17 voices, and was last updated 9 years ago by adorable.
As usual, a great post. It’s actually a very small minority of women who have the custom to shave their head, and it’s mainly certain Hasidic sects (I’m not certain which ones specifically so I don’t want to throw out any guesses). Stick around for a minute, check it out, and if you like what you see, you can sign up for new posts to come via email (in the sidebar there). My only question is about the chart – do the hours listed as “don’t feel like it” represent when you are NOT wearing a sheitel, or that you are wearing one against your better wishes? There’s a little elastic strip sewn in the back, and two (or three, depending) little tails that you can tie. My orthodox friends in town always look polished. We verily observe that wearing a hat or even a kerchief leaves part of the hair uncovered, at least for a short while, i.e., causing one to transgress a major prohibition, as explained in Shulchan Aruch , Orach Chayim ch. For me, hats function exactly like a snood.
This should be an additional consideration why you should overcome your superficial objection to wearing a sheitel. Have you ever considered wearing a wig cap under a tichel or other hat? I will be more than happy to help everybody find the mitpachat that fits her best. 75. These can range from super-fancy (think royal wedding) to super-simple. Or if an infant is not digesting its milk and a doctor changes the formula, will the mother whose child is lying in the cradle say that she will wait until she attends five years of university so that she understands the doctor's reasoning, and only then follow his advice? How about we each do our best to cover our hair in the ways our own rabbis consider best?
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Does such conduct require much mesirus nefesh ? Rivkie! I liked Rivkah Malkah’s video- I will definitely check her out. I watched a movie about a young Orthodox Jewish woman, and her friend. It is no less important to bear in mind that marriage is called "An everlasting edifice," meaning that it is an everlasting institution which is of vital importance not only for the husband and wife, but also for future generations. Wearing a sheitel is of primary importance to the fundament of the entire home, as this is something which is perceived by all. I prefer wearing a sheitel, and nobody ever knows I'm wearing one. In the past the custom was to cut off the hair. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Find Your Style Pick Your Wig Fill Out the Form! This is not so with regard to people even those who lively extremely close are not always close at hand. What’s the book? That is where I learned a little bit about the head coverings. Why place oneself in the path of temptation?
haha, glad to aid in the procrastination.
Did you end up here because you did a search for the word “tichel” or “mitpatchat” or something along those lines?
Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, the sheitel has become a marked improvement on women’s looks. I love this post! What follows in this pamphlet is by no means exhaustive; it is but a sampling of some of the more readily available writings of the Rebbe on this vital subject. 3. The difference between a sheitel and a kerchief is the following: It is easy to take off a kerchief, which is not the case with a sheitel. A woman should wear what she is most comfortable wearing whether it is a scarf or a sheitel.
1. Great questions! Excerpt from Igros Kodesh, Vol. Those are some choices of non-sheitel hair-coverings. Especially so as I have heard that there has started to be some laxness in this matter, i.e., with regard to wearing a sheitel. Rivka Malka is great.
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I even got to participate in one, “The Classic,” which was appropriate as it’s the way I nearly always wear my tichels. And yes, it is awesome to be able to opt out of hair fuss.
One thing I mentioned is when I wear my sheitels: When I’m going somewhere and want to blend in; when my husband is around; or if I’m just feeling like it.
VIII, p. 217. I've seen women wear wigs that are several thousand dollars.
Great rundown of all the options! So so cute. Cute, I’m reading this instead of doing homework. Consequently you are embarrassed that they may laugh at you if you wear a sheitel : The general idea of wearing a sheitel and not sufficing with a hat or kerchief is explained in many places. So, I have one that I will readily put on, and a couple that I will grudgingly wear. The objection that wearing a sheitel was not made a condition of the match prior to the wedding, is not at all convincing. Wearing a sheitel is especially appropriate now, when one can obtain a sheitel in various shades, which looks even nicer than one's own hair.
Informational, humorous – a Rivki classic! My father-in-law related that the city of Frankfurt had very religious Jews their piety made a name for them over all of Germany.
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Sichos in English has published hundreds of volumes on Chassidism and its way of life. Observer and commentator of the Jewish ethical,religious and social landscape. They do not feel embarrassed by those who scoff at them and their outlook on the world. Basically, it’s a circle of fabric with an elastic band all the way around the opening. The story is in chapter 18 of the haircovering book that came out a few years ago. To the contrary, they respond with scorn and derision to those who simply follow the majority without having any principles of their own. 4.
Thanks, Batya.
Does that mean that we are to imitate their ways. These are exceptionally easy to throw on, and are the epitome of comfort. I’m always a little hesitant to watch movies or anything, really, that portrays Orthodox life, but I really liked that one. I agree with Renee that I sometimes wouldn’t mind the option of not fussing. I read both posts and loved them. Right now, I’m wearing a comfy, floppy, easy-to-put-on hat. We beseech G‑d prior to our prayers, "Do not bring us into temptation." « Lessons From Teachers and Twits, Pagan Fashion Part III: Scarves and Veils | A Less Travelled Path.
I relate to everything you said. When one is at a gathering and wears a sheitel , then even if President Eisenhower were to enter the room she would not take off the sheitel. Can’t handle the sheitel pressure on my head all day long.
yes, Arranged was well made and had a great message also.. Really liked it…watched it twice! Also, when I tie them tightly enough that they stay in place, it can be a bit tight.
(historical info from Snood(headgear) at Wikipedia). I also shave a teensy bit of the hair at the bottom of my hairline. Because we want them to cover our hair, snoods worn by Orthodox ladies will have a lining in them. So they wear other things.
Me and My Covered Hair, Part Two: Tichels, Hats and More, Rivki Silver is no Huffaloftus!
This is not the case for many women who wear scarves proudly and are not embarrassed. Thanks, Joan! I’m actually wearing a snood *right now.*. I don’t personally know anyone who shaves their head, though some of my friends do prefer to have short hair just because it’s easier to take care of. The level of difficulty probably also depends on the amount of support within the community as well as your level of flexibility.
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