Final

Question 1

How do we know Hashem cares about how we look?

Answer 1

שמח בחגך- it was a mitzvah for men to buy new clothing for their wives on the holidays, so women can feel good and be happy on the holidays

Question 2

How do we come to understand the halachot of tzniut?

Answer 2

Hashem wants us to look and feel pretty. And once we understand that, we understand the Halachot. They aren’t to ruin our lives, but to make our lives more meaningful with value. Hashem wants us to be princesses

Question 3

Where does it say in the Torah to be tzniut? (4)

Answer 3

1) Hashem wants us to be different than the goyim, and He wants us to look different also. We are Hashem’s chosen nation, and Hashem wants to easily spot his kids, just like parents make their children match so they can be easily spotted. Hashem doesn’t want us to look the same as the goyim.
2) you would make sure a the path of a blind man is cleared so that he doesn’t trip, when a man sins by seeing a part of a woman’s body that he’s not supplied to, it’s the woman putting a stumbling block in front of him like a blind man. Man has a strong yetzer hara, don’t provoke him by dressing immodestly and causing him to sin.
3) guard yourself from all bad- immorality. Do the opposite, dress modestly. If you wear the right “protection” you’ll enjoy this world, you’re protecting yourself from what’s out there.
4) Hashem has no problem protecting us, BUT Hashem said then we have to be tzniut. If we’re not tzniut Hashem will turn away and remove that extra protection and care b

Question 4

What does tzniut do for me physically?

Answer 4

Gives us protection. It invites Hashem into our life.

Question 5

What should we know when moving forward in tzniut?

Answer 5

Every step forward, Hashem is with us helping us. It is not a burden, it is love.

Question 6

Why should we learn new tzniut halachot with love?

Answer 6

You have the opportunity to have Hashem more in your life with His protection and care and love

Question 7

What does tzniut do for you emotionally?

Answer 7

When you see a police men dressed in uniform, they lol professional and you respect them. We treat people the way we view them. When a woman dresses provocatively, men will treat them disgusting. You’re giving off an impression to them and you can’t blame them for treating you that way. And then you view yourself differently. Don’t you want to know that your husband loves you for you and not for your body. When you dress immodestly you’re not giving them a chance to see your value.

Question 8

What makes it easier to be good?

Answer 8

By taking on any other mitzot, it makes it much easier to takes steps forward in other ones

Question 9

Why is the yetzer hara strongest in tzniut for women?

Answer 9

1) Because he knows it’s what gives you the most beracha. That’s what you have to keep taking action, because once you don’t, he will get you. When you’re in it you feel the empowerment and the love.
2) tzniut for women and Talmud Torah for men are constant mitzvot, every minute Hashem is blessing you

Question 10

If we’re getting so much out of tzniut then why on earth is it so hard for us? (2)

Answer 10

1) thinking about how your family will take it makes it much harder. Solution= the main they’re worried about is losing you, so you have to show them that you’re still there and you’re the same.
2) it’s very public and people are going to talk. On the first day you’re news but it will die down, everyone will be used to it.

Question 11

How do we take things upon ourselves for Hashem?(4)

Answer 11

1) grow in steps, it’s a never ending process
2) if you don’t have the strength to do it, cheer someone else on
3) show sensitivity. If you can’t wear a skirt, at least wear one when you’re at ship or with a rabbi.
4) learn the halachot. Once you see the beauty, you’ll want to do the halachot. Unless you’re constantly learning about tzniut it’s hard to grow.

Question 12

Why can’t women wear pants?

Answer 12

It outlines the body, which shouldn’t be seen. And rabbis say it’s men’s clothing.

Question 13

Why is it okay to take tzniut in steps?

Answer 13

Hashem is so passionate and understanding of our situation and He counts effort. If you were trying hard and don’t succeed, Hashem doesn’t fail you.

Question 14

Why do women have to cover their hair and not something else?

Answer 14

Hair is very important to a woman, it makes us feel pretty. But s married woman is very different from a single girl. A married woman has a status, she belongs to someone. So it’s a appropriate for a woman to show her status and cover her hair.

Question 15

Why does a boy wear a kippah?

Answer 15

It’s a reminder that Hashem is always around you and to have yirat Hashem.

Question 16

How is our hair covering similar to a kippah?

Answer 16

It shows we have yirat Hashem

Question 17

How does covering your hair bring a closer relationship to you and your husband?

Answer 17

Hashem wants your relationship with your husband to be very special. Any secret you have with your husband brings you closer. This is something Hashem is handing you to make your relationship closer.

Question 18

What are benefits of covering your hair? (3)

Answer 18

1) there is some sort of tremendous beracha- protects from illness and pain
2) a woman gets reward for every second she covers her hair.
3) helps with yirat Hashem, just like a kippah

Question 19

What makes tzniut in dress different than the other aspects of tzniut?

Answer 19

Dress is on the outside, it shows your commitment. It’s setting your gps and saying you’re getting to that destination

Question 20

Why would Hashem give us the mitzvah of shomer negiah? (3)

Answer 20

1) it enhances marriage
2) you know your husband actually likes you
3) Hashem knows human nature, a simple touch can lead to things that you will regret

Question 21

What are benefits for single girls to be shomer?

Answer 21

1) Touching is very powerful and it will be the power to connect you and your husband
2) you have time to decide do I actually like this person or does he just make me feel good?
3) by not touching, your relationship becomes about communicating with and getting to know each other. You’ll be able to really know the guy you’re marring.
4) Hashem will give you beracha and help you know if you really like him
* 5) it’s much easier to break up if you’re shomer dating because you won’t have a physically emotional connection

Question 22

Why would shomer negiah benefit a married couple?

Answer 22

You know that your spouse isn’t touching other me or women. It makes you feel safe and comfortable. You sensitivities with your husbands can become dull if you’re touching other people. You want to feel something every time your husband touches you.

Question 23

Why is tzniut so important for girls?

Answer 23

Hashem made us women care so much about how we look. But He also cares about how we look. He wants us to feel good because that makes us happy, and that’s what He wants.