Articles tagged with: Tznius
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A Jewish woman has deep inner qualities (i.e. the way she thinks and feels about things) and also possesses considerable outer chein, or spiritual beauty. Her deep inner qualities originate from the pure neshama (soul) that is within her. With these qualities she will nurture a family that will be worthy …Read the full story »
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A further message that can be learned from the verse עוז והדר לבושה is of particular relevance to the times in which we live: There can be no doubt that a major contributory factor to the lack of tznius in ladies’ wear nowadays is the fact that the Jewish woman …Read the full story »
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Garments That Blend Dignity and Pleasantness
In the concluding verses of Mishlei (Proverbs), King Solomon describes the qualities of an Eishes Chayil (Woman of Valor) in poetic terms. Concerning her clothes he uses the words עוז והדר לבושה – “She dresses in clothes of strength and regality” (Mishlei 31:25). Our Sages …Read the full story »
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King Solomon says: “A person should learn so that he gains knowledge and ethics.” (Mishlei 1:2) The verse puts knowledge before ethics. Our Sages explain that this is because “If there is knowledge the ethics are meaningful, whilst if there is no knowledge the ethics are valueless.” The Chofetz Chaim (in …Read the full story »