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Tznius

  • Davening, Kavana, Kedushah, Kol Isha, Negel Vasser

Some Halachos for Kedusha When Saying Brochos or Learning

  Question 1: When one touched their shoes or a body part that warrants washing their hands (or slept for >30 min), but is in a place that they can't…

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  • Mourning (Aveilus), Shiva, Tznius
  • Bikkur Cholim, nichum aveilim, talking with women

My friend’s brother-in-law passed away. Am I allowed to be Menachem Avel her husband?

  Permitted, so long there is no yichud, and done in a tznius fashion.   Sources: פשוט דל״ד להבראה (ודלא כמו שר״ל בשו״ת שארית הצאן א, יא, מחכמי מרוקו, בטעם…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Kol Isha, Tznius
  • voice training, אומן בעבידתי' טריד

Is it permissible for a man to go to a female voice teacher?

  She might need to sing the exercises. And she's the best voice teacher in town...   Answer: A man should take not voice lessons from a woman, if this…

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  • - עברית, Tznius
  • gym

האם מותר ללכת לחדר כושר מעורב? במקום שאין חדר כושר נפרד – האם אפשר להקל בזה?

    אסור, ואין להקל. וראה כאן: https://asktherav.com/is-it-okay-to-go-to-a-gym-that-is-mixed-if-the-crowd-there-are-dressed-like-regular-on-the-street/ https://asktherav.com/%F0%9F%9B%91-health-alert-%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F-by-rabbi-yosef-braun/  

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  • Shlichus, Tznius

Standards in Lubavitch Leadership

  Question: I have a question about the concept of shlichus: I know the vast majority of shluchim are the best of the best in every area. However, it appears…

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  • Children-Chinuch, Mechitzah, Shul, Tznius

עד איזה גיל אפשר להכניס ילדה קטנה לבית הכנסת לעזרת גברים?

  והאם יש בזה הבדל כמה הבית כנסת מלא [למשל ב770 שלפעמים זה ממש צפוף]?   מענה: מעשה רב (בהסכם גדולי ישראל) שגם ילדות קטנות באות עם אבותיהן (לא רק לעזרת…

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  • Tznius
  • concert, music

What are the guidelines that would make a concert “kosher”?

  Question: My children like music. They express interest in attending concerts. I only feel comfortable if there is no mixed seating. Even if there isn't mixed seating, something about…

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  • Tznius
  • yarmulke, או"ח צא

Can one walk more than 4 Amos without a Yarmulka if their hand is on their head?

  Yes where you have no yarmulke, however you should not walk outdoors like that.   Sources: פשטות דברי כל הפוסקים דמהני לא רק לענין ובחוקותיהם אלא גם לענין צניעות…

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  • Dress Code, Tznius
  • maris ayin, מראית עין

Is skin colored material Tznius?

  Question: Can a woman wear a dress with sleeves that are lined with a skin colour material, that may give the illusion that the sleeves are transparent and therefore…

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  • Tznius
  • tznius for men, או"ח נג

What exactly are the Tznius guidelines for men with regard to arm/shoulder area?

  He must wear a shirt with at least short sleeves. See also here: https://asktherav.com/12682-does-a-man-need-to-cover-his-chest/   Sources: נחלקו בפי׳ פוחח במגילה כד, א שרוב הראשונים פירשו דקאי אזרועותיו וכתפיו מגולות.…

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  • Tznius
  • hair covering, sheitel, או"ח שג

Can a women make a Sheitel completely out of her own hair?

  Yes, if it’s cut off.   Sources: כ״ה הסכמת רוב ככל הפוסקים - ראה שלה״ג שבת סד, ב. דרכ״מ או״ח שג, ו. יד אהרן אה״ע א, כא, ז. שם…

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  • Tznius
  • C-section, mirror, non-tznius picture, pictures

Is there a lack of Tznius in showing an unidentifiable picture of myself?

  Question: Am I allowed to show a picture of my belly exposed during my C-section to anyone if I am not identifiable - so it could be anyone’s belly…

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  • Tznius

Wedding Photography

  Question: Am I allowed to photograph a chosson/kallah kissing? Does it make a difference if it's in front of others or in private (just me and the two of…

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  • Geirus, Negiah, Tznius, Yichud

Tznius and Yichud for Geirim

  Question: Lekavod Harav, I'm not sure if you remember all the details of my story, but a quick summary: I was adopted at birth by a Jewish family and…

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  • Tznius, Wedding
  • hair covering, sheitel, מעשה רב, שמועות

From what point does a Kallah need to cover her hair?

  Question: If a Kalla won't be covering her hair at the wedding besides a veil, from what point after the wedding does she need to cover her hair in…

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  • Tznius, Women
  • hair covering

If a woman removes some hair with a laser, does that area need to be covered?

  Question: In the halochos regarding hair covering, a bald married woman needs to cover her head, meaning the head needs to be covered even though the focus is on…

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  • Davening, Tznius
  • nursing

Can I listen to a Shiur Torah while breastfeeding?

  Although it's best to be properly covered while learning, nonetheless when it is not possible you can still listen to a shiur.   Sources: האשה יושבת וקוצה חלתה ערומה…

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  • Dress Code, Tznius
  • sheitel

Can I wear a hat fall instead of a full Shaitel?

Question: I am a shlucha living in a very hot climate and I would like to start wearing a hat fall instead of a full Shaitel when doing things outside…

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  • Mechitzah, Purim, Seudah, Tznius

Attending a Community Purim Seudah

  Question: There is a Purim Seudah planned to take place this year. The way it's set up is family sitting (family per table). I don't know whether there are…

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  • Tznius, Women
  • alcohol

Is there a Halacha about women drinking alcohol in front of men? Does it make a difference if they are single or married?

  Women or single girls should not drink alcohol in front of other men, as it is a violation of tznius. Tasting Kiddush is not included. Regarding a married woman, there are…

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  • Tznius
  • non-tznius picture, picture of woman, shimras einayim

A recent new book came out which has a picture on the front cover of a married woman with her hair mostly uncovered

  Question: Hi, I was wondering about a recent new book which has a picture on the front cover with a married woman and her hair is mostly uncovered, is…

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  • Shabbos, Tznius

Tznius when inviting Shabbos guests

  Question: We would like to invite a family for the Shabbos day meal. However, they have a 15-year-old son and 2 daughters ages 11 and 8. We have a…

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  • - עברית, Tznius

באיזה אופן מותר לשאול שלום אשה, האם מותר לשאול בשלום אשה כששואל בלשון רבים – היינו, מה שלומכם, איך אתם?

  אין הבדל בזה בין לשון רבים ללשון יחיד אא״כ עומדת בחבורה של כמה אנשים, ושואל בשלום כל החבורה.   טעמים ומקורות: כן מוכח בלקט יושר או״ח עניני ט״ב בנוגע…

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  • Dress Code, Tznius
  • elbow

While women are allowed to wear tops that cover their elbows, some people say that a woman who wears long sleeves gets more Bracha. Does Chabad hold like this?

  It's nothing specific to Lubavitch. Halacha mandates that the arm until the elbow should be properly covered. In a place where the common custom for women is to cover…

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  • - עברית, Tznius

מהי גדר ניבול פה האסור ע”פ הלכה, ולא רק ענין של איידלקייט והשקפה וכדומה.

  נבלות פה - היינו דברי עגבים ודברי חשק. וגם בלא זה, בכלל אין להוציא דבר מגונה מפיו.   מקורות: כן מוכח מכמה מאחז״ל, וחלקם צויינו להלן בהעתקת ד׳ המס״י.…

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