Is it Tznius for over Bas Mitzvah girls to daven in a place like Prospect Park?

 

Question:

Is it tznius for over Bas Mitzvah girls to daven in a place like Prospect Park (not while on the go, specifically going to park to daven there)? Is that considered in a “public place”?

 

Answer:

There are 2 points to consider:

1. One should not daven in an open area (like a field) unless they are traveling (see Alter Rebbe Shulchan Aruch 90:5).

2. While it’s not a lack of tznius for a girl or woman to daven in a public place – see here – it wouldn’t be appropriate to schedule a public event for girls and women in a public place if that activity will attract attention to them.

 

 

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