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Why is it important for a woman to dress modestly?
By Chaya Sarah Silberberg I was once watching a video of a circus show. A magician came on with his assistant. He was dressed in a tux and tails, a cape, a top hat; she was barely dressed at all... What did this show say to me? It said that the man was the artist, the skilled ...
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Separation in the Synagogue
By Aron Moss Why do men and women sit separately at traditional Jewish services?
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A Woman's Voice
By Tzvi Freeman I have always loved to sing, especially Jewish prayers, and I'd love to lead the singing of the Friday night prayers at my synagogue....
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Why the Long Black Coat?
By Yerachmiel Tilles Why do very religious men wear long black garments only, even in summertime? I mean, doesn't it get sort of hot?
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Why Do They Hide Their Pregnancy?
By Chaya Sarah Silberberg Question: Is it true that many religious women will not tell anyone except for close family about their pregnancy until it's obvious? And that they won't tell anyone their due date, either! Answer: Hi, There's no law at all to that effect, but it is a ...
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Is a man allowed to dye his hair?
By Baruch S. Davidson The Code of Jewish Law Yoreh Deah 182. enumerates several activities that fall under the prohibition of "a man shall not wear women's clothes" (Deuteronomy 22:5); among them is a man dying his hair. With regards to some of the listed restrictions, where ...
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Is a woman allowed to dress up as a man on Purim?
By Eliezer Danzinger Before I respond, I would like to stress that a question of this sort -- an issue which, as you will soon see, is the subject of debate amongst halachic authorities -- must be addressed to your personal rabbi. That said, for information purposes I will ...
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