Can I wear a leather belt or kippah on Yom-Kippur?
A. Yes. The restriction is only against leather shoes. This dates back before Payless and Famous Footwear. A good pair of shoes lasted a long time. And people walked around a whole lot more, and stood on their feet more hours of the day. The Talmud says we should sell the beams of our house to buy a good pair of shoes. Nowadays it is hard to earn a living repairing shoes. (Or repairing anything for that matter, it’s often cheaper to buy new). Q. The prophet Ezekiel is addressed as “Son of Man”. Why this unusual title? A. Here’s a reason from Rashi, the great Biblical commentator. Being that Ezekiel was privy to the most spiritual and esoteric of visions, this title was a subtle reminder that helped him keep perspective and keep it from getting to his head. Rashi gives another explanation, too: This vision took Ezekiel to the level of the angels who stood around and said, “What is this son of man doing here?” Q. What are some Torah laws regarding a Fence? A. (1) Most famous is the “Maak
