It's hot; we're not
Though I don't like to repeat myself, this piece was posted back in April 2007, which means it is in the archive of my Wordpress blog and not easily found. And it certainly is hot out!
Head coverings keep the sun from beating down on your head and remove the worry for bad hair days (N/A for those who only wear sheitels)
You don’t need a full toning and waxing prep to go to the beach because you are fully clothed.
You don’t have to worry if tank tops are appropriate where you’re going—they simply never are appropriate.
You get buzzed on sight into Boro Park stores.
Your sleeve choice is limited to 3/4 or long—for faster wardrobe decisions.
Your girls are much more easily spotted in public playgrounds in long skirts and sleeves than the girls dressed in shorts and T-shirts.
And if you visit some other places, you may get complimented by some religious Christians on keeping your daughters modestly dressed despite the girls’ current fashion.
And for those who do not bare their feet in sandals with no stockings—you do not need a pedicure just to step outside.
But, as I am fond of saying, ,(and my husband insists is a misinterpretation) mitzvos lav lehenos nithnu We don’t do mitzvos for their benefit but simply because we are required to do them by halacha.
Visit my site www.kallahmagazine.com -- not just for kallahs. You can also see posts at http://www.examiner.com/x-18522-NY-Jewish-Bridal-Examiner
Top 10 reasons for keeping tznius even in warm weather
You expose far less skin to harmful UV rays.Head coverings keep the sun from beating down on your head and remove the worry for bad hair days (N/A for those who only wear sheitels)
You don’t need a full toning and waxing prep to go to the beach because you are fully clothed.
You don’t have to worry if tank tops are appropriate where you’re going—they simply never are appropriate.
You get buzzed on sight into Boro Park stores.
Your sleeve choice is limited to 3/4 or long—for faster wardrobe decisions.
Your girls are much more easily spotted in public playgrounds in long skirts and sleeves than the girls dressed in shorts and T-shirts.
And if you visit some other places, you may get complimented by some religious Christians on keeping your daughters modestly dressed despite the girls’ current fashion.
And for those who do not bare their feet in sandals with no stockings—you do not need a pedicure just to step outside.
But, as I am fond of saying, ,(and my husband insists is a misinterpretation) mitzvos lav lehenos nithnu We don’t do mitzvos for their benefit but simply because we are required to do them by halacha.
Visit my site www.kallahmagazine.com -- not just for kallahs. You can also see posts at http://www.examiner.com/x-18522-NY-Jewish-Bridal-Examiner
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