Sam: Sorry to disagree but appearances DO matter when davening or engaging in any mitzvah. Its not how much you spend but doing the best you can within you means. Hidur mitzvah does not mean spending hundreds of dollars on an esrog if that means you don’t feed your family for yom tov but it also doesn’t mean showing up in shul with arba minim hoping the Ebeshter doesn’t notice you’ve been frugal and substituted a lemon for an esrog. While 90+ percent of yidden show up in shul dressed respectfully, I’m still amazed at the few who don’t seem able to put on a clean and well fitting pair of pants, jacket and hat that is in accordance with their hashkafah.
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