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  • summer

A Guide for a Yiddishe Summer Experience – פסקי דינים לבנות חב”ד מאת רבני אנ”ש

  A Guide for a Yiddishe Summer Experience פסקי דינים לבנות חב"ד    

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  • Harchokos, Tznius
  • bittul Torah, pirkei avos, talking with women

Talking to women and one’s wife

Dear Rabbi, In Pirkei Avos (1:5) it says: ''Do not engage in excessive conversation with a woman. This is said even regarding one's own wife—how much more so regarding the…

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  • Tznius

Walking Between Opposite Gender

  Regarding the halacha about not walking between two of the opposite gender: Q. What about if some of the people are sitting? -Like can a man walk down the…

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  • Negiah, Tznius
  • hugging, niece, sister

I’m 13 years old and I have nieces and nephews from age 0 to 10. which of my nieces am I allowed to hold? Also, am I allowed to touch my sister (age 16)? 

  You should refrain from holding nieces from the age of 3 (you can hold her hand to cross the street or to stop her from running into the street…

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  • Tznius
  • zoom

Is it okay for both men and women to attend an online Zoom meeting while having their cameras on? Are there any specific guidelines for this in terms of what’s considered Tznius/appropriate? 

  Zoom meeting should follow the same precautions as face-to-face meetings. The Rabbonim of the Beis Din have recently published a letter about the caution required in the area of…

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  • Tznius
  • hair covering

May immediate family members: father, brother, sons, her children, see a woman’s hair or payos within her home while not reciting a davar shebikdusha? Does age matter?

  A man may not look at any hair of a married woman, including that of a relative. The exceptions are a husband and children, who may see the “payos”…

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  • Tznius
  • hair covering, kimchis, sideburns

Does a woman need to cover her ‘payos’ before her husband?

  Question: The Magen Avrohom brought in Shulchan Orach 75 says the strict observance outlined in the Zohar (not a single hair of a married woman exposed in her home)…

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  • Tznius
  • -, Loshon, WhatsApp

Is one allowed to be on an “entertaining” WhatsApp group where sometimes the Admin shares videos and voice notes that contain Lashon Hora, Harassment to other Yidden, mocking of Rabonim etc.?

  If this is the sole purpose of the WhatsApp group, obviously it is absolutely forbidden. Even if the WhatsApp group contains other “kosher” entertainment, and one has the practical…

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  • Children-Chinuch, Chinuch, Tznius
  • -, amusement park, animals, mashpia, theme parks

Is it permissible (Halachically/Hashkaficlly) to take my kids to Walt Disney in Orlando?

  It's hard to say there is something Halachicly forbidden about this. However, it definitely is not something I would recommend. The general atmosphere in theme parks are not in…

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  • Tznius
  • exercise, kimchis, pants

Tznius & Exercise

  Question: If a female is doing exercise in a completely secluded area (where there are no men or sifrei kodesh), may she wear exercise gear that isn't Tznius?  …

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  • Tznius
  • college, limudei chol, limudei kodesh, secular studies

College – Applying the Rebbe’s Position

  COLLEGE Applying the Rebbe's position to the realties of today Click here to view and read the PDF

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  • Tznius
  • Tu B'Av

What’s the whole idea of Tu B’Av? Isn’t it against the laws of Tznius for girls to go out in front of men and dance?

  Many authorities have addressed similar questions to yours about this topic. A range of answers have been provided about why this was permissible then, or how it was done…

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  • Kol Isha, Mivtzoyim, Tznius
  • chanukah mivtzoyim

Can a group of girls (11-14 years old) sing together in a nursing home?

  If men will be present it is forbidden. See here (excerpt below). From the age of 11, a girl may certainly not sing in front of men (or boys over…

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  • Dress Code, Tznius

Must one cover their knees specifically by their skirt, or does the table/cloth suffice?

  Full Question: Sometimes when sitting at a table, one's skirt may slide up. If the knees were exposed and visible, one would certainly cover them immediately, however, in this…

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  • Tznius, Women
  • lo yilbash

Can a woman wear a man’s undershirt under her shirt so her blouse won’t be see-through?

  There is room for leniency when needed as long as it's not noticeable.   Sources: אף שמיוחד לאיש, וכתב הרמ"א רפב, ה אפילו באחד מן הבגדים אסור אף על…

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  • Shlichus, Tznius
  • Kiruv, teens

Is there a Halachic or Hashkafic problem with a single post-sem girl working with mixed teen groups?

  Your question assumes that this is only a problem for a single girl. There can be serious issues with such a setup to begin with, even for married people…

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  • Dress Code, Tznius, Women
  • leggings, pajama

Is it a Halachic issue for a woman to wear leggings? What about wearing woman pajama pants?

  Hashem made the Jewish people a גוי קדוש - - 'a holy nation'. The general idea of Tznius is 'modesty', this means that the parts of the body that…

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  • Tznius, Women
  • *, sheitel

Are Lace Top Sheitels Kosher?

  Question: There are new Sheitels on the market where there is a very comfortable lace as the cap from where the hairs are sewn in or tied into the…

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  • Tznius
  • slits

Is it Ok to wear a trench-coat with a slit over a fully Tznius dress?

  Question: I learned that it is improper for a woman to wear a garment with a slit in it. Does this apply to a garment that is worn atop…

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  • Davening, Tznius, Women, Zmanim

Is it Tznius for a woman to daven in a public place (i.e on the street or on the train)? If not, should a woman rather daven after Shkiah than daven in a public area?

  The Issur to daven in an outdoor public area applies to both men and woman unless one is traveling (see Alter Rebbe 90:5). However, there is nothing not Tznius…

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  • Tznius
  • jogging

Can a woman jog in a public place? At night? What about running, when in a rush?

  A. May a woman go jogging in a public place (i.e Eastern Pkwy) during the day? B. Does this differ from jogging at night (when there are fewer people…

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  • Dress Code, Tznius
  • denier, stockings

Do stockings for women’s legwear need to be opaque?

  Questions: 1. Must a woman's stockings be opaque (I.e. the leg isn't seen through the stockings)? 2. Is it permissible to wear stockings which cover the leg completely (no…

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  • Tznius
  • perfume

Is it Tznius to wear perfume?

  If not worn excessively. Like not being able to be smelled from ten feet away etc.   Answer: It is okay, provided that only those who are really near…

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  • Shlichus, Tznius, Women

Is a Shlucha allowed to do a cooking demo or interview on the local news station?

  See the following link about a similar question. https://asktherav.com/2806-7-are-women-allowed-to-give-a-speech-when-their-audience-is-50-men-as-well/ Nonetheless, if the cooking show or news interview is intended for non-religious Jews to inspire them about kashrus etc. (and not…

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  • Tznius
  • socks, tznius for men, או"ח ב, או"ח רמב, קשה לשכחה

Does a man need to take off his socks under the blanket?

  Question: In Shulchan Aruch it mentions that one is obligated to wear socks for Tznius, and that one must take off and put back on their socks while under…

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