Halachot and Customs
Is it necessary to sleep with a kippah?
Question
Hello, honored rabbi, according to halacha, is it necessary to sleep with a kippah on the head, or may one place it next to the bed?
Thank you
Answer
Greetings,
Strictly speaking, there is no obligation to sleep with a kippah; however, there is an element of piety in doing so.
Sources: See Leket Yosher (Jerusalem Institute edition, part Orach Chaim, page 96) in the name of his teacher, the author of Terumat HaDeshen, zt"l, that there is no concern if one lies the entire night with the head uncovered. In any case, see Mishnah Berurah (siman 2, seif katan 11, and Shaar HaTziyun there) in the name of the Shlah, that it is an act of piety not to be with the head uncovered even while sleeping at night.
With blessings,
Hillel Meirs
