Tzivos Hashem has identical sweatshirts and caps for boys and girls. Is there a problem with this?

 

There is no problem with clothing which by nature are the same for men and women.

Nonetheless there should be other ways to identify between man and woman when they are so young that the general male and female features aren’t so discernible. This can be achieved by other garments.

 

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ראה מהרש״א נדרים מט, ב. שו״ת אהלי יעקב למהריק״ש ע. הגהות יעב״ץ שבת יב, א. שו״ת לב חיים פלאגי ג, כו. שד״ח מערכת ל כלל קטז.

 

 

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May I buy unisex tshirts for my son, with a label that says ‘Women’s’? The women’s one fits him perfect.

Comments (2)

  • Chaya January 3, 2024 - 4 months ago

    Are there guidelines as far as can one wear opposite gender crocs, big sweater, pajama pants?

    • AskTheRav January 3, 2024 - 4 months ago

      See above and in the links provided, Same guidelines would apply in your case. However, in a case where it was already worn by the opposite gender, many are strict.

      ראה בשו״ת לב חיים פלאגי המצוין שם בלינק. וכן נהגו חסידים ואנשי מעשה שהחמירו ביותר בבגד שכבר לבשה אשה. וכן מסר הר״מ ע״ה פוטערפאס.

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