dressing up like a boy for Purim

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  • February 26, 2017 5:28 pm at 5:28 pm #619334
    baisyaakovliberal
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    Hi everyone!

    I was wondering whether it’s halachically okay for me to dress up as a boy for purim. I wouldn’t wear pants since I’d be a chassidish boy and wear a bekishe. Obviously I’m not using the CR to poskin; I’m just curious about different sources and opinions.

    Thanks!

    February 26, 2017 6:06 pm at 6:06 pm #1218938
    mik5
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    From shulchanaruchharav Web site of HaRav Yaakov Goldstein shlita:

    It is accustomed on Purim to allow males to wear the clothing of females and vice versa. This is not forbidden due to the cross-dressing prohibition as the intent is for mere joy [as opposed to promiscuity]. [Rama] [However many Poskim challenge this custom and thus practically one is not to do so.]

    February 26, 2017 8:14 pm at 8:14 pm #1218939
    the_shver
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    just for clarification, chasidish boys wear pants under their bekishes

    February 26, 2017 8:38 pm at 8:38 pm #1218940
    Joseph
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    I thought they wear kilts.

    February 26, 2017 9:43 pm at 9:43 pm #1218942
    WolfishMusings
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    AYLOR

    The Wolf

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