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In reply to S.W.'s article on headgear:

Rebbetzin Feiga Lifshitz writes:

It is always a pleasure to read your articles in YATED, even if you don't sign your full name. It makes me stop and think.

As for me, I really like to be called `Rebbetzin.' My husband was an ordained rabbi. I was his rebbetzin. The only people who call me a rebbetzin are my doctor and my dentist. I feel proud and feel I have earned the title. As you wrote, "It's like a pat on the back."

In her lectures, Miriam Adahan repeatedly says, "Everyone should give themselves a pat on the back."

We don't do things to get a reward. We do it because it's a mitzva. To cover our hair is a mitzva, be it with a sheitel, hat, beret or tichel. For those of us who wear wigs, we do so because it makes us feel dressed for an occasion. In my case, I feel a few years younger [Ed. until 120] when I wear a sheitel, which is a good feeling. I think that being dressed well gives us older women a sense of pride and self-confidence.

Actually, my daughter says, "A sheitel keeps my hair covered better than a kerchief or hat." She wears whatever the occasion calls for, including a wig.

We must make our own decisions. For those who are handy in needlecraft, there is a large variety of headgear you can make. I hope to have a showing of different styles of original, handcrafted hats, berets, snoods and tichels prepared soon and would be very happy to provide instruction in how to sew, knit or crochet these beautiful headcoverings that will be suitable for all occasions.

Write down my phone number for immediate or future reference:

Fayga Lipschitz at 02-537-2513. At your service.

 

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