Is a Single Woman Obligated to Cover Her Head When She Prays ?

Quiz

1 - Which of the following is a reason why a woman should cover her hair?

• To fear heaven
• So that others will not see her hair
• Because the Shechinah (Divine presence) is always with her.

2 - Which of the following best describes the contradiction found in the Shulchan Aruch with regard to a woman covering her hair?

• In one place it says that all women must cover their hair, while in another it says that only married women do so.
• In one place it says that unmarried women do not cover their hair, while in another it says that they do.
• There is no contradiction.

3 - How does the Bach explain the above contradiction?

• A single woman who has never married does not cover her hair, while one that is divorced or widowed does.
• On Shabbat alone, an unmarried woman covers her hair while during the week, she is not required to do so.
• An unmarried woman covers her hair when praying but not if she is not.