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Tag Archives: Modesty
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE CHASSIDISH TO BUY A SWIM DRESS
Modesty is a great blessing. Heshy Fried. Does not HaShem belong in the swimming pool?
Posted in Orthodoxy, Sex
Tagged Modesty, swimming pool
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The Pretty Woman Sheitl
Dr. Marc B. Shapiro blogs: "One wonders if he was writing his book today, which problems he would identify. I don’t think English sermons would still be an issue for him, although I think it is fair to say that … Continue reading
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Tagged boro park, english sermons, julia roberts, Marc B. Shapiro, Modesty, mr feynman, nice girls, pretty woman, richard feynman
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How Come We Ain’t Got No Hot Chanies In LA?
From the website FrumSlang.com: n. "Hot Chanies are married women who supposedly adhere to the laws of modesty by dressing in wigs and skirts, but usually the skirts are tight and short and the wigs are sexy. Hot Chanies reside … Continue reading
Rabbi Aviner Says Women Should Not Wear Pajamas
I guess lingerie would be more appropriate? I better not let Emma see this story or she’ll think Judaism is stupid. From FailedMessiah: In another bizarre ruling from an Orthodox rabbi, Rabbi Shlomo Aviner, the rabbi of Beit El and … Continue reading
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Tagged abstinence, asher, axiom, FailedMessiah, immorality, modest clothes, Modesty, muslim countries, orthodox rabbi, pajamas, psychological connection, rabbi israel, rabbi rosen, rabbi shlomo, Rabbis, religious conduct, religious zionism, sleeved shirt, synagogues, weekly column
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Breastfeeding In The Sanctuary
Some Orthodox synagogues have a problem with women whipping their bosoms out during davening. Hmm. Can’t we just all be free to do what we want and to pull our breasts out when we want? Isn’t that what Moses would … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged beast, breasts, brokeback mountain, Charity, Emma, humble hovel, lesbians, live cam chat, lol, luke mountain, Modesty, moses, nbsp, pffft, quot, sanctuary, synagogues, tithing, Torah, yep
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Earth Day
When did Earth Day become another marketing ploy by companies with, at best, spotty environmental records? Retailers promote their "green" policies, encouraging consumers to shop, shop, shop. And yet, we never truly celebrate those brands that actually better the environment … Continue reading
Posted in Green
Tagged atmosphere, cleaning supplies, congratulation, consumers, earth day, harsh chemicals, job, marketing, Modesty, ploy, translation, workplace safety
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