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Orthodox Jewish women may face the double pressures of the halakhic concept of tzniut, or modesty, as well as society's rampant attention to and portrayal of women's bodies and body presentation. The materials in this section discuss how the traditional virtue of tznuit interacts with the values of contemporary society to create new challenges for young women.
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Brenner, Bayla Sheva
"The Power of Belonging: Welcoming Jews with Disabilities into Jewish Communal Life," Brenner, Bayla Sheva. Jewish Action, 66:1, 2006.
Synopsis: This article discusses ways to integrate Jews with disabilities into communal life. Suggestions include: making shuls wheelchair accessible, offering services for the deaf, developing Hebrew texts in Braille and large print, and providing shadows or helpers for special needs children.
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Geisler, Dan
"Cosmetic Surgery in Halacha," Geisler, Dan. Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society, XLVIII, 2004, pp. 29-43.
Synopsis: This article investigates the halachic perspective regarding plastic surgery and its permissibility.
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Lightman, Leah R.
"The Hidden Hunger: Eating Disorders in the Orthodox Community," Lightman, Leah R.. Jewish Action, 62:4, 2002.
Synopsis: This article describes some of the reasons Orthodox young women develop eating disorders.
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Stein, Rina
"The Perfect Anorexic: A Young Woman's Story," Stein, Rina. Jewish Action, 62:4, 2002, 18-20.
Synopsis: This personal account of an anorexic tells of the trials and tribulations that confront many girls and women in today's society.
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Zalcberg, Sima
"Channels of Information about Menstruation and Sexuality Among Hassidic Adolescent Girls," Zalcberg, Sima. Nashim, 17, Spring, 2009, 60-88.
Synopsis: This article discusses aspects of adolescence and sexuality among women and girls in one of the most extreme ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups. In particular, it investigates the ways they acquire knowledge about menstruation.
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Marcus, Bat Sheva and Frani Pollack
"Ankle Length Denim Skirts, Tzniut and Body Image: An Experiential Workshop for Mothers and/or Daughters," Marcus, Bat Sheva and Frani Pollack. JOFA 3rd International Conference. 2000.
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Pollack, Frannie , Beth Samuels
"Mirror Images: Tzniut and Self," Pollack, Frannie , Beth Samuels. JOFA One Day Conference, New York. 2001.
Synopsis: This session discusses the effect of the laws of tzniut on the way women think about and relate to their bodies and their self image.
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Peyser, Caroline
Body and Soul: A Guide for Addressing Eating Disorders in a Jewish Education Setting. Peyser, Caroline. ATID, 2005.
Synopsis: Body and Soul addresses the problem of eating disorders in the Jewish community, reviews effective policies for therapy and treatment, and suggests ways for Jewish schools--especially "Overseas Programs" in Israel--to deal with the challenge within an educational setting and as part of a larger educational campaign for healthy living and self-image.
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