A thread, on the heels of #MyUnorthodoxLife.
Our Orthodox community fails its mission, when it articulates Tz’niyus/Modesty as just a collection of rules, imposed primarily on women, governing the clothing they wear and the manner in which they publicly conduct themselves.
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Our Orthodox community fails its mission, when it articulates Tz’niyus/Modesty as just a collection of rules, imposed primarily on women, governing the clothing they wear and the manner in which they publicly conduct themselves.
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Ideally, Tz’niyus emerges from a set of values, equally relevant to men and women. We cultivate these values, when we:
1. Are mindful of how we display our gifts, especially when in the presence of those who’ve not been equally gifted.
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1. Are mindful of how we display our gifts, especially when in the presence of those who’ve not been equally gifted.
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2. Consider which forms of affection and sexuality are best reserved for committed, intimate relationships.
3. Exercise discretion regarding sensitive material, particularly when the privacy of others is at stake.
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3. Exercise discretion regarding sensitive material, particularly when the privacy of others is at stake.
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