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.
