Modesty & Sexuality
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Do Angels Talk to Women?
My son would like to know why in the Torah Portion of Vayera (Genesis 18) when the guests, who the Commentaries say were really angels, bring news to Sarah that she would have a child, why was the guest facing…
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Wigs, Makeup, and Modesty
My understanding is that the reason for women covering their hair is modesty. So why are wigs permitted? I know a religious woman who got married recently and now wears a wig that is exactly like her natural hair. I…
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Wholesome Premarital Values
I believe that before marriage we should have limitations in relationships with people. The way we talk and interact should be definitely different from the way we interact with fiance or husband. This limitation is a means for respect and dignity for ourselves. I am…
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I Wish My Husband Wouldn’t Look at Other Women
When I have sat to watch a movie with my husband…..and the camera focuses in on a womans body part….I get very upset emotionally. It feels as if to a very very slight degree that this woman just sexualized my…
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The Love of David and Jonathan
Recently I was discussing King David with a guy and he claims that King David and Jonathan were homosexual lovers. Is this true and if not can you tell me where to find the answers to refute his remark? He…
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Skirts, Wigs, and Feminine Modesty
Why do religious Jewish women have to wear skirts? Why isn’t a married woman supposed show her hair? Is this connected to a particular Mitzvah (Commandment)? Answer: There are several aspects to Tznius — modesty in dress and deed. One…
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Rapist Must Marry the Victim
Is it true that if a man rapes a girl he is obliged by the Torah to marry her?! Answer: It’s true…but the rapist is ONLY obligated to marry his victim IF she wants him to – in other words,…
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Basic Values and Morality, General Relationships, Marriage and Dating, Mitzvos (Commandments), Modesty & Sexuality, Women’s Issues
Casual Contact Between Men and Women
Is there a law that a Rabbi cannot touch a woman at any time, excluding his wife, of course? Answer: Thank you for your question. Before I answer your question though, I would first like to give a brief introduction…
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Wigs and Hair Covering for Married Women
Can you please tell me why married women have to wear a wig? Answer: Thank you very much for your question. Although there is no obligation for a woman to wear a wig, there is a Torah prohibition for a…