Kissing the Hand

Asked by Dolores Bender White · January 23, 2005 · Family Purity & Modesty (Tzniut)

Question

Dear Rabbi Abadi, It is the Sephardic way to kiss the hand of a Rav to show honor. Are you saying that if one’s stepfather is a Rav that this kavod should not be extended to him? Respectfully and sincerely, Dolores Bender White

Answer

Answered by Aaron Abadi

A woman kissing the Rabbi's hand? That is really not allowed. Show honor by keeping the Mitzvot. AA