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Hair Covering: The practice that married women cover their hair


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rank The Meaning of Hair CoveringArticle
By covering her hair, the married woman makes a statement: "I am not available. You can see me but I am not open to the public. Even my hair, the most obvious and visible part of me, is not for your eyes."
Women » Acts of Transformation » Inner & Outer Beauty » The Meaning of Hair Covering
rank The Lubavitcher Rebbe on Hair CoveringArticle
Blessings from Above and Blessings from Below
Displaying patience and uncanny sensitivity to the psychological and sociological issues at play, the Rebbe persisted in his efforts. Eventually, it paid off. By the late 1960s, wearing a wig was the norm in most Orthodox circles.
Women » Acts of Transformation » Inner & Outer Beauty » The Lubavitcher Rebbe on Hair Covering
rank How a Daughter of the Enlightenment Ends Up in a WigArticle
Why would a feminist, a true daughter of the Enlightenment, subject herself to a gendered and antiquated custom? And if a wig is intended to conceal a woman's beauty, shouldn't she wear an ugly wig, or better yet, a kerchief or scarf?
Women » Acts of Transformation » Inner & Outer Beauty » How a Daughter of the Enlightenment Ends Up in a Wig
rank Is That J-Lo Style?Article
My Journey to Haircovering
The hats and scarves have led to many great discussions with Jews and non-Jews alike and many admire me for the choice. But the all time greatest head covering moment, and the moment that KosherCool was born, took place in the elevator at Time Warner...
Women » Acts of Transformation » Inner & Outer Beauty » Is That J-Lo Style?
rank Mitzvot and CustomsArticle
Marriage comes with privileges -- and responsibilities. Learn about the Jewish responsibilities of the married individual.
Lifecycles » Marriage » Married Life » Mitzvot and Customs
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A Woman's Journey of Understanding Modesty
Who we really are, our inner essence, that which makes us truly unique and not just another pretty face, should be the image that we want to convey...
Women » Acts of Transformation » Inner & Outer Beauty » Undercover
rank Mystical Significance of Hair 1Article
Kabbalah teaches that hair is recognized for its spiritual power
Kabbalah Online » Everyday Life » Daily Activities » Mystical Significance of Hair 1

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