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Questions tagged [tznius-modesty]

Questions about the Jewish laws and customs of modesty in dress, speech, and behavior.

Jewish law and custom mandate acting in a modest way. This applies to the type and style of clothing worn, the manner and nature of topics discussed, a way of acting, and a screen for published material such as books, posts, and advertisement.

In all areas, Tznius means acting in a sensitive, modest, and human manner.

There are also specific Halachos of Tznius.

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what does כל כבודה בת מלך פנימה refer to?

I always assumed that כל כבודה בת מלך פנימה (Tehillim 45:14) refers to a girl remaining at home, and that is how the mefarshim seem to explain it (Ibn Ezra and Radak). However, I hear it used primarily as a reference to the way girls must dress. Is…
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Does my wife have to wear a head covering and tzniut clothing while in the house?

If it's just my Wife and I and nobody else is home, can my wife wear clothing that isn't as modest? Assuming my wife is uncovered during relations, wouldn't that imply it's okay to have her knees, elbows, and collar bones showing (just in a casual…
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Is it worse to gaze at a Jewish woman or a non-Jewish woman?

I know that these are obviously both bad and would presumably fall under gilui arayos, but which is worse?
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Hilchos brachos

We know it’s asur to make a bracha in front of a married women- who’s hair is exposed. Does this apply to pictures of a married women with exposed hair? If yes Does this apply when a married couple hangs pictures of themselves engaged( when it’s…
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Is it okay for a man to straighten his hair?

Is a man allowed to use a flat iron to straighten his hair if the person doesn't like having curly hair?
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Yichud with surveillance cameras

If there is video cameras all over the house and is being recorded,is this considered a problem of yichud or do we say that since they know they are being watched they would never commit a sin?
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Tznius applicable at a certain age?

Does a wommen need to be Tznius in front of a boy under the age 13? For example can a married women uncover her hair I front of a 10 year old boy?
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Source for issue for father and soñ to go to mikva together

Is it really assur ? Please bring the source.
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Modesty according to custom?

Is modesty in Judaism somewhat allowed leeway according to custom? Most woman seem to show some parts of their body and they are somewhat considered modest.
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How do I know if a garment is considered tights or leggings or pants?

Using the Shulchan Aruch as a guide how can we deduce where womens' leg wear crosses from being considered tights to being considered leggings to being considered pants. Is there a decision algorithm that we can come up with?
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Women doctors wearing pants scrubs - tzniut

This question begins with two assumptions - assuming there is no issue of beged isha and assuming that pants are immodest (which is the position of many orthodox women). Is there a reason why this would be permitted? It was suggested that the issue…
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Can a woman sneeze in public if it draws attention?

Based on an assumption that a woman should not draw attention to herself in public, can it be considered lack of Tznius to sneeze in public? Is one required to attempt to stifle sneezes even if it has a potential health hazard or if one has…
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