Splitting Hairs - The History, Law, and Future of Jewish Laws of Modesty and Women's Head Covering

"A comprehensive analysis of the Jewish laws regarding women's hair covering as a practice of modesty (tzniut), exploring its historical development, halakhic discourse, and sociological dimensions. It examines key rabbinic texts, including the Talmud, medieval commentaries, classical codes, and modern responsa to argue that many of the traditional norms around modesty are not as immutable as they appear"-- Provided by publisher.

Publisher:

Ben Yehuda Press

Pages:

509

Date Published:

2025