Hat and Suit for Kiddush
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Question
Hello. Is there any significance to making Kiddush and eating a kezayit on Shabbat with a hat and suit, and what is the source?
Answer
Hello,
In Kiddush, there is significance to this, as per the law of the cup of blessing which requires 'wrapping'.
However, regarding eating a kezayit on Shabbat, I did not find any significance in this.
[It may be due to the fact that Kiddush should be as close as possible to the meal, and it is advisable not to delay by removing the suit and hat].
Source
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 183, S"K 11
The Magen Avraham writes in the name of the Bach: A God-fearing person should not bless in a turban, but should place a hat on his head, and some also have the custom to wrap themselves in an outer garment, as all this is included in the 'wrapping' mentioned in the Gemara regarding the cup of blessing.
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Laws of Shabbat, Siman 273, Saif 3
And one must eat in the place of Kiddush immediately,
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 273, S"K 12
(12) Immediately - and not interrupt even for a short time.