A Married Woman's Uncovered Hair in the Presence of Holy Books
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Question
I saw written here on the site that it is forbidden for a married woman to have her head uncovered in front of books, and I wanted to know a. Is this according to all opinions? b. Is this also the case when she wants to adorn herself in front of her husband? c. What is the exact source for this?
Answer
The source for this is the Mishnah Berurah, Siman 45, Se'if Katan 5. Even when a woman wants to adorn herself in front of her husband, it is important to adhere to this. Although it can be said that the Mishnah Berurah is speaking there about nakedness, nevertheless, it is customary to be stringent about this, according to the words of the Rema in Siman 275, Se'if 12, who wrote that it is customary to be stringent about this regarding Shabbat candles, and certainly one should be stringent about this with books. However, it is not a prohibition.
Source
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 45, Se'if Katan 5. Rema, Siman 275, Se'if 12