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ChayaLeah, when you explained about Shekinah only appearing on a bride's face, and then when the veil is lifted it (she?) goes into her hair...that was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. Truly wondrous.

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Thank you so much! It really helps me connect to the mitzvah of covering my hair, which can be challenging at times.

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Kat's avatar

I also remember a conversation you had with Yael about it on Ask a Jew, that when you get married your hair becomes part of your sexual/sensual self (I'm probably mangling the explanation, sorry) but that was also so lovely. It took a concept that a lot of people find oppressive and made it make perfect sense. You have a gift for explaining and humanizing Jewish ritual and belief.

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