Rules for orthodox jewish women

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Orthodox Judaism is a branch of Judaism whose members strictly follow traditional beliefs and practices such as dietary restrictions, daily worship and the separation of men from women during religious services. Although Orthodox Judaism is a descendant of the rabbinical Judaism practiced in ancient times, the term is relatively new. According to the Division of Religion and Philosophy at the University of Cumbria, the term "Orthodox Judaism" was created during the mid-19th century in response to movements that called for more flexible interpretations of Jewish law to match modern times.

1. Modest Dress

   • While there is no one specific dress code governing all Orthodox Jewish women, modesty is the rule. Skirts are knee length or lower and sleeves are elbow length or longer. Necklines must also not be low. Styles that reveal the back are not allowed.

   Religious Participation

   • Gender separation during worship and limited religious participation is another rule for Orthodox Jewish women. This separation is both physical and spiritual. Usually, a wall or a curtain separates the men from the women during prayer services. Orthodox Jewish women are not allowed to lead the service, become rabbis or read from the Torah, the scroll containing the first five books of the Bible. Modern culture mixed with stronger education opportunities for Orthodox Jewish women and girls is beginning to challenge this separation, according to Michael Kress, the author of "The State of Orthodox Judaism Today."

   Hair

   • Married Orthodox Jewish women are required to cover their hair with a scarf or a wig when in public or in the company of men who are not immediate family.

   Niddah

   • The word "niddah" refers to a menstruating woman. Orthodox Jewish law requires husbands and wives to abstain from sexual contact, intercourse and daily contact while a woman is menstruating. The separation period lasts from the first day a woman bleeds until seven days after the bleeding stops- the minimum time is 12 days. While the Torah prohibits sexual contact during menstruation, rabbis extended the prohibition to daily contact like eating or sleeping together, according to Judaism 101. Before contact can resume, an Orthodox Jewish woman purifies herself in a mikvah, or ritual pool

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