It is permissible for a woman to say Tehillim, daven (pray), and learn Torah while nursing a child—as long as she is properly covered. However, she should not bentch (say Birchas…
It is permissible for a woman to say Tehillim, daven (pray), and learn Torah while nursing a child—as long as she is properly covered. However, she should not bentch (say Birchas…
Our Sages tell us, “Shok be’isha ervah” (a woman’s leg is considered a private part of her body). Therefore, her legs must always be covered in the presence of…
Is there a problem with using public skating rinks? The prohibition against mixed dancing, as well as its terrible repercussions, is well-known. Similarly, mixed swimming is absolutely forbidden according…
שער אשה בחצר
שאלה: נתקשיתי, להדעות שמדינא מותר לאשה ללכת עם שער בחצר, והרי בחצר בזמנם היה של כמה אנשים, ושער באשה ערוה להסתכל, והיאך מותר לה ללכת כך, וכי מותר לה…
Although it's best to be properly covered while learning, nonetheless when it is not possible you can still listen to a shiur. Sources: האשה יושבת וקוצה חלתה ערומה…
If you are just reading with your eyes without saying the words there is no problem. To say the words is problematic. If it’s possible to turn away (not…
If there are women that are Tznius, it is permitted as long as they are not in your view (provided this isn’t an official shul). עיין חתם סופר בתשובותיו…
Yes, a divorced woman is obligated to cover her hair. Sources: שו"ע אה"ע סי' כ"א סעי ב', ח"מ שם ס"ק ב', ב"ש שם ס"ק ה', דגול מרבבה שם,…
Question: Is it a Halachic issue for a woman to wear leggings? If girls go on a trip with an activity that wearing leggings, under the skirt of course,…
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”…
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)…
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? …
בד''כ במסיבה כאלה יש נאומים של נשים וכיו''ב, ע''כ יש להימנע אפילו באם יושבים בישיבה נפרדת. מקורות: עיין בקידושין ע, א "קול באשה ערווה" ונתחבטו המפרשים בפי' -…
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: 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…
No. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-531-mixed-swimming-exercise-or-skating/ See also here: https://asktherav.com/1758-there-is-an-exercise-class-with-only-female-participants-however-the-instructor-is-male-is-it-okay-to-join-the-class/ #3034
Questions: 1. Are there Halachic sources for covering the entire knee even when wearing colored socks or stockings sitting or standing? 2. Are those who are lenient in this…
No. In the presence of another girl without socks, is questionable. However, she may face the other way, or close her eyes when making the Brachah. Sources: משנה…
Q. May a woman sing in front of her father? A. A father may hear his daughter singing. Q. May a woman sing with her father as he…
This may not be done. Reasoning: Certainly, if the instructor was Jewish there would be a problem of Lifnei Iver. This is true, even if the woman was…
At the neck, it must be covered to the top of the clavicles or collarbones. In the back, it is until the second vertebrae of the spine. Some are…
According to Halacha, one must be cautious in Tznius even in the privacy of one’s own home or bedroom and even if there are no men around. The Alter…
There is a dispute among Poskim if the idea of Kol Isha applies to a sister. The issue applies only to a sister who is mature in body and…
