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Orthodox Jewish women may face the double pressures of the halakhic concept of tzniut, or modesty, as well as society's rampant attention to and portrayal of women's bodies and body presentation. The materials in this section discuss how the traditional virtue of tznuit interacts with the values of contemporary society to create new challenges for young women.



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Biala, Tamar
"To Teach Tsni’ut with Tsni’ut: On Educating for Tsni`ut in National-Religious Schools," Biala, Tamar. Meorot, 7:2, September 2009, 1-13.

Synopsis:

This article presents a critique of standard responses to issues of tsni’uti through online 'ask the rabbi' websites, guidebooks and similar phenomena Instead, author offers guidelines for High school sex and family education curricula (developed by the author, along withRabbi Barukh Kehat, Rabbi Dr. Ariel Pickar, Dr. Hannah Kehat) for girls and boys, equally.  These guidelines are based on learned feminist religious perspective, and re-envisioning ts'niut as a positive ethical and spiritual value.



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Brenner, Bayla Sheva
"The Power of Belonging: Welcoming Jews with Disabilities into Jewish Communal Life," Brenner, Bayla Sheva. Jewish Action, 66:1, 2006.

Synopsis: This article discusses ways to integrate Jews with disabilities into communal life. Suggestions include: making shuls wheelchair accessible, offering services for the deaf, developing Hebrew texts in Braille and large print, and providing shadows or helpers for special needs children.

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Geisler, Dan
"Cosmetic Surgery in Halacha," Geisler, Dan. Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society, XLVIII, 2004, pp. 29-43.

Synopsis: This article investigates the halachic perspective regarding plastic surgery and its permissibility.

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Kobrin, Jeffrey
"Review of Life Values and Intimacy Education: Health Education for the Jewish School by Yocheved Debow; Anna Woloski-Wruble, contributing editor," Kobrin, Jeffrey. Meorot, 7:2, September 2009, 1-7.

Synopsis:

A concise review of the curriculum “Life Values and Intimacy Education: Health Education for the Jewish School, developed by Yocheved Debow and Anna Woloski-Wruble.  The scope of the course extends far beyond mere “sex education” to include “life values,” only a portion of which relate to sexuality.  The curriculum has been field-tested at various schools in grade levels four through seven and adjusted, based on the varied reactions of boys and girls.  The reviewer deems this to be a finely tuned and tested, comprehensive curriculum on issues of life values, sexuality, and self-image.



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Lightman, Leah R.
"The Hidden Hunger: Eating Disorders in the Orthodox Community," Lightman, Leah R.. Jewish Action, 62:4, 2002.

Synopsis: This article describes some of the reasons Orthodox young women develop eating disorders.

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Ribner, D.S.; Rosenbaum, Talli
"Evaluation and Treatment of Unconsummated Marriage among Orthodox Jewish Couples," Ribner, D.S.; Rosenbaum, Talli. Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 31:4, 2005, 341-353.

Synopsis:

This article is based on a study of Orthodox and Ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) couples who experienced a delay for more than several weeks in consummating a marriage.  It examines traditional Jewish sources on marital sexuality, defines the problem of unconsummated marriages, discusses issues pertinent to evaluation, and suggests appropriate treatment strategies.



Stein, Rina
"The Perfect Anorexic: A Young Woman's Story," Stein, Rina. Jewish Action, 62:4, 2002, 18-20.

Synopsis: This personal account of an anorexic tells of the trials and tribulations that confront many girls and women in today's society.

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Zalcberg, Sima
"Channels of Information about Menstruation and Sexuality Among Hassidic Adolescent Girls," Zalcberg, Sima. Nashim, 17, Spring, 2009, 60-88.

Synopsis: This article discusses aspects of adolescence and sexuality among women and girls in one of the most extreme ultra-Orthodox Jewish groups. In particular, it investigates the ways they acquire knowledge about menstruation.

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Talli Rosenbaum
by Talli Rosenbaum.

Synopsis:

 Talli Rosenbaum is a physiotherapist and certified sexual counsellor, practicing in Israel. She has worked extensively with religious women and has written definitive articles, based on her research and counselling experience with couples within the Orthodox world.



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Audio

Marcus, Bat Sheva and Frani Pollack
"Ankle Length Denim Skirts, Tzniut and Body Image: An Experiential Workshop for Mothers and/or Daughters," Marcus, Bat Sheva and Frani Pollack. JOFA 3rd International Conference. 2000.

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Pollack, Frannie , Beth Samuels
"Mirror Images: Tzniut and Self," Pollack, Frannie , Beth Samuels. JOFA One Day Conference, New York. 2001.

Synopsis: This session discusses the effect of the laws of tzniut on the way women think about and relate to their bodies and their self image.

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Book

Peyser, Caroline
Body and Soul: A Guide for Addressing Eating Disorders in a Jewish Education Setting. Peyser, Caroline. ATID, 2005.

Synopsis: Body and Soul addresses the problem of eating disorders in the Jewish community, reviews effective policies for therapy and treatment, and suggests ways for Jewish schools--especially "Overseas Programs" in Israel--to deal with the challenge within an educational setting and as part of a larger educational campaign for healthy living and self-image.

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