The body of law on this topic includes a prohibition deriving from a metaphor in Song of Solomon2:14, which claims that certain voices constitute "ervah.
The body of law on this topic includes a prohibition deriving from a metaphor in Song of Solomon2:14, which claims that certain voices constitute "ervah." One part of the law on this topic places athirty-second time limit on particular people occupying an elevator together, and generally deals with whomay be "secluded" or "yichud." The people who follow the laws of this kind which apply to actions such asshaking hands are known as "shomer negiah." A controversial part of the law on this topic is the use of amechitza, or partition, between certain areas of a synagogue. Major parts of the law on this topic are the useof a wig or snood to cover the hair and the wearing of long sleeves year-round. For 10 points, identify thissection of Jewish law, known in Hebrew as "tzniut," which addresses outward manifestations of humility,especially by mandating conservative dress.
The body of law on this topic includes a prohibition deriving from a metaphor in Song of Solomon2:14, which claims that certain voices constitute "ervah.
Jewish modesty laws [or tzniut or tznius until it is read; accept gender segregation or separation of men and women before "wig" is read]