Crossing in Jest
Question
Hello Rabbi,
Christians in their prayer make a gesture they call crossing,
making a cross-like movement with their hands.
Is it serious to make such a gesture in jest?
Answer
Peace and blessings
It is forbidden to make this gesture even in jest.
This is indeed the way of idol worship. It is likely a Torah prohibition.
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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