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1. My kids would like to listen to children music Cd’s with Kol Isha, is it Mutter for me to be present while the music is being played? 2. Isn’t the “Kol” an electronic one and therefore not Halachically the same?

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…

We were learning about Tznius and a few questions came up…

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…

Is it okay to go to a gym that is mixed, if the crowd there are dressed like regular on the street?

No. See here, See also here.

1. Are there Halachik sources for covering the entire knee even when wearing coloured socks or stockings sitting or standing? 2. Are those who are lenient in this area going against Halacha or are there opinions to rely on?

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…

I am a Seminary student and I work in an office in the afternoon. Can the males in the office call me by my first name or should they call me with the title Miss? I have to communicate information and be driven by a man.

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…

If a woman goes to a public beach area and is fully dressed, can she swim in the water? How much of a distance from men is necessary for a woman to have in order to be able to swim in the public water?

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…

Would a woman rapping to a beat be considered Kol Isha? As we are looking to record a rap for a fundraiser we are doing and want to have women involved.

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…

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1. My kids would like to listen to children music Cd’s with Kol Isha, is it Mutter for me to be present while the music is being played? 2. Isn’t the “Kol” an electronic one and therefore not Halachically the same?

We were learning about Tznius and a few questions came up…

Is it okay to go to a gym that is mixed, if the crowd there are dressed like regular on the street?

1. Are there Halachik sources for covering the entire knee even when wearing coloured socks or stockings sitting or standing? 2. Are those who are lenient in this area going against Halacha or are there opinions to rely on?

I am a Seminary student and I work in an office in the afternoon. Can the males in the office call me by my first name or should they call me with the title Miss? I have to communicate information and be driven by a man.

If a woman goes to a public beach area and is fully dressed, can she swim in the water? How much of a distance from men is necessary for a woman to have in order to be able to swim in the public water?

Would a woman rapping to a beat be considered Kol Isha? As we are looking to record a rap for a fundraiser we are doing and want to have women involved.

According to Halacha, at what age does a girl need to dress Tznius, i.e. that uncovered parts are considered Erva?

Can I attend a MicDrop event?

What are the sources that hair must be completely covered, even a single hair?