Question: In his Sefer on laws of Nidda - "Darchei Taharah", Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu ZTL addresses the question of ערווה. He writes in…
Question: In his Sefer on laws of Nidda - "Darchei Taharah", Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu ZTL addresses the question of ערווה. He writes in…
Answer: If part of her leg will be showing, then this is a serious issue. It is a breach of Tznius. The counselors must be such a model of…
Firstly, a Tichel is halachically fine as long as it covers all of the hair. The fact however is that this is rarely accomplished. Many a time, some of…
I need to have open internet. I know the Rabbonim say that one must have a filter. I have heard that there is some type of filter where the internet…
The answer below is in general terms only and not about your specific situation. Under ordinary circumstances, a Mosad would/should always ask local Rabbonim about such matters and share…
An additional covering is required L’Chatchilla. טעמים ומקורות: שוע"ר מ, ח שספרי קודש צריכים ב' כיסויים. ומשמע קצת שאין הכריכה נחשב הכיסוי אחד מסעיף ב' שם בענין ספרים…
Most certainly. There is NO dispensation ever for wearing non-Tznius clothing. On the other hand, not wearing new clothing during Sefirah is merely a custom and is waived where…
The clothing of a man should not be provocative or demeaning, certainly the clothes should not be tight that could cause friction to the "Erva" area. One must also…
It can be frustrating when our child does not follow the values and ideals that we strongly believe in. This can be compounded when we believe that 'she is…
1. You may not listen intentionally. If you can be there and totally not pay attention because you are concentrating on something else it is permissible. Obviously, your older…
What is the standard for the Crown Heights community as far as Jeans? Is it accepted or not supposed to be worn? Jeans skirts should not be worn. They…
No. See here, See also here.
1. Yes. See here at length. The real question is the other way around: do we have any original sources that indicate that it is OK that the bottom…
As a Tznius safeguard, men at work should not call you by your first name. For an excellent resource on Tznius safeguards at work, see "Nine to Five: A Guide…
Yes, provided her robe will not rise and there is no chance of men seeing the parts of the body which need to be covered. However, if there are men…
Men may not listen to woman rapping. This is included in the rule "קול אשה ערוה" . Since one is still benefiting from her voice even in a non normal…
Three years old. Sources: בחי׳ הרשב״ץ ברכות כה , א ד״ה ולענין, דערות בת ג׳ ה״ה כערוה לענין ק״ש. וכ״כ כמה אחרונים (חיי״א כלל ד ס״א). וגם לענין טפח…
I have been encouraged by a close friend to attend a seminar called MicDrop. I have done a bit of research and there seems to be some questionable Halachic and…
These are the following options: Erecting a Mechitzah ten Tefachim tall. However, this Mechitza should not be made on Shabbos. Placing the Seforim in a container which can contain forty…
See here and the sources brought therein. See also Sefer Kevuda Bas Melech at length.
