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Henkin, Yehuda-Herzl
"Contemporary Tseni'ut," Henkin, Yehuda-Herzl. Tradition, 37:3, 2003.
Synopsis: In this essay R. Henkin examines the key Talmudic sugyot and halakhot regarding modesty, and tries to clarify this area of halakha that relates to modesty in dress and behavior, particularly as relating to women. Issues such as women’s head and hair covering and (men) hearing a woman’s voice are addressed, bringing many insights, but for the questioning reader, raising many questions as well. For the reader who wishes to understand these issues well and who wishes to make intelligent, educated decisions about her practice by studying the sugyot herself, this article is an excellent starting point.
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Barack Fishman, Sylvia
"Modesty and the Modern Jewish Woman," Barack Fishman, Sylvia. JOFA Journal, 2000.
Synopsis: This article tries to redefine the concept of modesty in Judaism claiming that the current extreme emphasis on female modesty is a distortion of traditional Jewish values.
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Berzon, Azarya
"Contemporary Issues in the Laws of Yichud," Berzon, Azarya. JHCS, 13, 1987, 79-112.
Synopsis: Rabbi Berzon closely examines the issue of yichud, men and women who are not married being in privacy.
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Brown, Erica
"A Return to Modesty?," Brown, Erica. To Be a Jewish Woman, Proceedings of the Third International Conference: Women and Their Judaism, July 2003, pp. 5-16.
Synopsis: Erica Brown reviews two popular books on modesty: Modesty – an Adornment for Llife by Eliyahu Falk and A Return to Modesty: Discovering the Lost Virtue by Wendy Shalit. She asserts that although these books were both influential in the respective communities they were written for, their faults make it apparent how little else there is for Modern Orthodox women to read on the subject.
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Millen, Rochelle L
"Social Attitudes Disguised as Halakhah: Zila Milta, Ein Havrutan Na'ah, Kevod Hatzibbur," Millen, Rochelle L. Nashim, 4, 2001.
Synopsis: Millen examines the impact social norms have on creating a lower status for women and specifically how social norms have infiltrated into the confines of halacha.
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Agus, Arlene and Dr. Clara Zilberstein
"Feeling Invisible: The Psychological Impact of Tzniut," Agus, Arlene and Dr. Clara Zilberstein. JOFA 4th International Conference. 2002.
Synopsis: This session explores the effects of popular understandings of tzniut on women's relationship to G-d.
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Berman, Saul
"A Modest Proposal: The Ethics of Tzniut," Berman, Saul. JOFA 4th International Conference. 2002.
Synopsis: This session discusses how we can live our lives with attention to the ethical considerations that tzniut demands of us.
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Bigman, David
"The Tension Between looking and Leering: Does the Talmud Allow Men to Appreciate Female Beauty and Sexuality," Bigman, David. JOFA 5th International Conference. 2004.
Synopsis: This session analyzes source materials relating to the Talmud's perspective on whether or not men may appreciate female beauty. Texts to be studied range from the Mishnah to the Shulchan Aruch.
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Halbertal,Tova
"Discovering/Uncovering/Recovering: The Psychological Ramifications," Halbertal,Tova. JOFA 4th International Conference. 2002.
Synopsis: Jewish women are often "covered" metaphorically, structurally and physically in Jewish culture and religion. This session examines the implications of Jewish women's invisibility for both women and the future of Orthodoxy.
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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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Millen, Rochelle
"Women in Public Life: Disgraceful? Unbecoming? Dishonorable?," Millen, Rochelle. JOFA 4th International Conference. 2002.
Synopsis: This session analyzes zila milta, ein havrutan na'ah, and kavod hatzibbur, three terms used in rabinnic sources which justify halakhic rulings restricting women as full participants in various mitzvot. It discusses how forces of culture and social convention play a significant role in determining religious legal rulings.
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Pollack, Frannie and Beth Samuels
"Mirror Images: Tzniut and Self," Pollack, Frannie and Beth Samuels. JOFA One Day Conference, New York. May 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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Samuels, Beth
"Tzniut and Body Image for High School (Text Study & Discussion)," Samuels, Beth. JOFA Washington DC Conference. 2002.
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Sperber, Daniel
"Kavod Hatzibbur (the Dignity of the Congregation): Halakha and Public Policy," Sperber, Daniel. JOFA 4th International Conference. 2004.
Synopsis: This session analyzes several cases in the Gemara where kavod hatzibur is invoked to explain why certain practices are impermissible in the synagoge.
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Zlochower, Devorah
"Dress and Gender in Jewish Law - Kli Gever and Simlat Ishah," Zlochower, Devorah. JOFA Washington DC Conference. 2002.
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Zlochower, Devorah
"Kli Gever: Dress as a Reflection of Gender Roles," Zlochower, Devorah. JOFA 3rd International Conference. 2000.
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Aiken, Lisa
To Be A Jewish Woman. Aiken, Lisa. , 1992.
Synopsis: A thorough and thoughtful exploration of the role of women in modern, though traditional Jewish life.
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Halpern, Micah
Jewish Legal Writings by Women. Halpern, Micah. Urim, 1998.
Synopsis: A collection of seventeen original articles on Jewish Law (Halakha) by contemporary religious women from around the world. These authors are the product of the first generation of women to have studied Jewish law. In past generations there have only been individual women who attained a degree of respect in this realm. As far as is known, there is no record of any legal discourses by them.
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Handelman, Shayna Sara
The Modern Jewish Woman: A Unique Perspective. Handelman, Shayna Sara. Lubavitch Educational Foundation for Jewish Marriage Enrichment, 1981.
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Henkin, Yehuda Herzl
Responsa on Contemporary Jewish Women's Issues. Henkin, Yehuda Herzl. Ktav, 2003.
Synopsis: Twenty-four modern responsa translated from the hebrew. Discussion of the separation of men & women in the synagogue and the prayer "who has not made me a woman", women's prayer groups, hair covering, more.
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Shalit, Wendy
A Return to Modesty. Shalit, Wendy. Simon & Schuster, 1999.
Synopsis: Where once a young woman had to be ashamed of her sexual experience, today she is ashamed of her sexual inexperience. From sex education in grade school to coed bathrooms in college, today's young woman is being pressured relentlessly to overcome her embarrassment, her "hang-ups," and especially her romantic hopes. Wendy Shalit proposes that, in fact, we have lost our respect for an important classical virtue -- that of sexual modesty.
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