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Tznius

  • Mechitzah, Tznius
  • concert, mechitza, mixed seating

Are men and women allowed to sit together? (At a concert, event, etc.) 

  Mixed seating for men and women at Jewish events is forbidden and is a breach in Tznius laws. See some of the following sources: Tractate Sukkos 52a where in…

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  • Tznius

Are men allowed to look at women? (Not talking about family of course) and in what setting are men allowed to look at women? 

  The Torah says, “…and you shall not stray after your eyes…”. The simple meaning of this prohibition is staring at a woman (for her beauty) who is Ervah (forbidden to…

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  • Tznius
  • bathroom, או"ח ג

Prohibition of Talking in the Bathroom

  Questions: Is one not allowed to talk when in the bathroom in general, or just when actually using the toilet? Is it OK to make sounds instead of words,…

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  • Tznius, Yichud

Can a man co-found a company with a woman?

  Question: Is it halachically permissible for a man to co-found a company with a woman? Currently, the company is a startup that is expanding. Also is it permissible to…

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  • Tznius
  • Darchei Taharah, erva, nursing, Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, tefach beisha erva

In his Sefer on laws of Nidda, Darchei Taharah, Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu ZTL addresses the question of ערווה.

  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…

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  • Tznius

I run a Chabad camp. We have many non Chabad counselors. One of our counselors is not comfortable wearing socks and will only agree to wearing ankle socks. May I allow her to wear short socks, as that is what her family’s standard is?

  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…

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  • Tznius
  • hair covering, sheitel, tichel

Why is wearing a Tichel at home ok and not in the street?

  Question: What is the source in Halacha for wearing a Tichel and when this should be done? I learned that one's hair must be completely covered at all times…

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  • Tznius
  • filter, internet, technology, webchaver

Can I use open internet without a filter, if someone receives the list of websites I visited?

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…

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  • Tznius

Is it OK to join a Yom Iyun for Rebbis in Yeshiva, if the class is being given by a woman?

  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…

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  • Marriage, Seforim, Tznius
  • bookshelf, mechitzah, relations, seforim, tznius

Is it allowed to have a bookshelf of Sefarim in a married couple’s bedroom? The bookshelf has opaque doors and covers all of the books.

  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…

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  • Clothing, Sefiras HaOmer, Tznius

If a girl does not have enough properly Tznius clothing and is therefore dressing not Tznius, is she allowed to buy Tznius clothing during Sefirah?

  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…

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  • Dress Code, Tznius
  • shorts, tznius for men

Tznius for Men

  Question: What is the Halachos for men regarding Tznius Like shorts, covering parts etc.?   Answer: The clothing of a man should not be provocative or demeaning, certainly the…

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  • Chinuch, Tznius

What do I do with my twelve year old girl who does not want to dress Tznius. She is an extremely difficult child in all aspects. Who can I speak to for guidance?

  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…

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  • Kol Isha, Tznius
  • cd

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…

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  • Dress Code, Tznius
  • denim, high heels, jeans, nail polish, rabbi Ashkenazi, rebbe, red, sheitel, tznius, wig

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…

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  • Tznius
  • gym

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

  No.   See: Halacha2go.com article #531: Mixed Swimming Exercise or Skating   See also here: https://asktherav.com/there-is-an-exercise-class-with-only-female-participants-however-the-instructor-is-male-is-it-okay-to-join-the-class/     #3034

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  • Dress Code, Tznius
  • knees, skirt, stockings

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…

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  • Tznius
  • name, workplace

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…

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  • Tznius
  • beach

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…

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  • Kol Isha, Tznius
  • rapping

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..   Answer: Men may not listen to a woman…

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