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I would appreciate the Rabbi's response on the "mitpahat" (head scarf) traditionally worn by Sepharadi women. Would this not be the best compromise?

What about a divorced woman?

As far as I know (correct me if I am wrong) - minor allowance for wigs was given in times they were as ugly as a mop. Even at this time (hundreds of years ago) wigs were not recommended and also forbidden by other hal. authorities.

The wig has become a tool of assimilation to gather followers/sect-adherents/paying members in secular/uneducated circles as well as to appease the nations in galuth.

a tichel, then, would be an item of fashion choice, consistent with halacha, but not necessary since one doesn't have to completely cover all their hair.

Actually there IS a way to cover all the hair of a women, get hijab like covering, look at our great grandmothers and you'll see how they did it

I understand the explanation of why peah nochrit doesnt necessarily mean a wig, but what it the reason why the wig is not permissible? The rav only explained the semantics, but not why the wig is not a significant covering

Seems like the problem with Jews much like the problem with much of today's world is the overemphasis on laws and legalism if all sorts- the overarching, never ending supply of lawyers and lawsuits and lobby's and crying and pouting trying to get their way with everything. Ever notice how practically all politicians are lawyers and and its ez to not like politicians? Well, most

It would not be a big deal if these ppl only worried about what implied for them personally but they go and think how they can make others do what they want also, pure bullshit of the highest order.

What about a wig with a cover such as a hat or scarf on top of it? (My wife doesn't wear a wig, just curious)

But I would have you know that the head or every man is messiah; and the head of the woman is man; and the head of messiah is God .ebery man praying or prophesying , having his head covered, dushonoureth his head .but evety woman that prayeth or prophesyeth with her hear uncovered dishonoureth her head : for that is even all one as if she were shaven.fir if the woman be nit covered , let her also be shorn : but if it ge a shame for a woman to be shorn or shaven let her be covered. for a man indeed ought not to cover his head , forasmuch as he is the image and glory of god : but the woman is the glory of man.for the man is not of the woman but the woman if the man. Neither was the man created for the woman but the woman for the man. For this cause a woman outght to have power on her head because of the angels.nevertheless neither is the man with out the woman or the woman without the man, in the Lord.for the woman is of the man , even so the man is also by the woman ; but all things of God. 1 corintians 11: 3-12..judge for yourselves : is it comely that a woman pray unto God uncovered? Doth nit nature itself teach you , that if a man have long hair it is a shame unto him? But if a woman have hair it is a glory to her : for her hair is given her for a covering. 1 cor 11: 13 -15

If hair is tempting, then logically wigs are also tempting. They are just produced hair.

He doesn't pasken according to gedolei yisrael as most allow wigs. They may not be worn long, over the shoulder bone or too conspicuously. May I add that many women wearing very attractive head scarves are also very alluring. Daas Torah means according to gedolei yisrael.

A closer examination of Zohar will make the matters clear. Spend some time on it .

I have done some more surfing ok n the met and find that this Rav has many points of difference with generally held views. Since he is clearly bright honest and a true Torah Jew I have to say a bracha at having encountered his ideas, and then follow my teachers.

Sparks of Torah fly in many directions. A talmid should only sit at the feet of one school.

I am looking for Kosher toilet paper. Any advice?

My brother, who was Rabbi Yisroel Belsky's study partner for decades, says that Rabbi Yisroel Belsky permitted ALL wigs, including those of natural hair.

I agree with the Rabbi, and I can add some more informations: Hairs and nails are impure parts from a body... A wig can be made with hair from a woman that died after donation of the hair, and this pratice is wrong... a wig is a impure object, like nails, because when its removed from the body, it become impure...

I don't get the reasoning. Its a obligation to cover the hair whether drayysa or Drabbunun. By putting on a wig they fulfill the obligation. True it violates the spirit of the law but its not better to not cover than conver with a wig. And if Drabbunun one might disagree with the spirit of the law anyway m

Why do so many people say women who wear wigs look more attractive. For me, it is the polar opposite, totally turns me off, and it definitely serves it purpose. Thoughts?

Wow this rabbi thinks the same way as me in so many ways. I guess it is to do with his focus on trying to objectively look at truth and what the torah says, with less of a priority on what people do.

Why do we assume that פאה נוכרית is referring to married woman and not a single girl? And why is a wig called פאה in modern herbrew?

In regards what you said to the Zohar, the Magen Avraham as well as the Tzemach Tzedek and Pri Megadim went according to that opinion

The rationale of halachos related to modesty should serve to obscure the aspects of her beauty. Therefore synthetic hair that is tailored specifically to emulate attractive hair defeats the purpose why a woman would cover her hair in the first place. The same logic can be applied to women wearing skin tight skirts. I am not forcing judgement on anybody, but if you are going to dress modestly do it according to halacha.

In a nutshell according to the Rav: No. Wigs are not a valid head covering.

Rabbi my wife wears a wig. We both grew up non religious and are Baal Tsuvah. She is much more religious than I am. I would like to tell her about this but I am sorely unqualified to explain this to her. Can you break down the argument for those who are not as religiously astute as you are?

This is so sensible. After hearing this I don’t understand why there is any debate about wigs? With every new video I hear from this Rabbi my heart grows a little more fond of him.

Todah Rabba!

Isn't it interesting that Ashkenazi chareidim (who people assume are "more religious") generally wear wigs while Sefardim and religious zionists, and modern orthodoxy cover their heads with hats or scarves. Who among the orthodox is "more religious" is very subjective. And being stricter (covering every strand of hair with a wig) is not necessary more observant.

Thank you for this, I also make videos about this topic that isn’t spoken about alot