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Headaches and headcoverings

Do you have any advice or articles that can help a woman for whom headcoverings cause and/or exacerbate headaches? The headaches can become severe and debilitating. Thank you.

I am doing my graduate studies on women and haircovering as a comparative study of different religions. I myself am a recently divorced orthodox woman, who had covered my hair for many years, until my husband compelled me to stop covering my hair a few ye...

Holding or wearing a baby while davening

Is it acceptable to hold or wear (in a wrap, sling, etc.) your baby while davening? Is there a concern that the baby’s diaper can become dirty? Is there a difference if you’re davening at shul or at home? Thank you.

Covering hair for Zoom meetings

I work from home and occasionally participate in virtual meetings over Zoom. If I normally do not cover my hair at home, is it halachically permissible not to cover my hair while in a virtual meeting that may include men?

Must I cover my hair in front of my father?

Must I cover my hair in front of my father if my father comes to visit my house?

Age for tzniut

I know there are different views on this, but I’m interested to know Rav Henkin’s psak. From what age should I dress my daughter fully tzanua?

Brachot and davening with urinary incontinence

If a woman has occasional urinary incontinence, what are the halachic ramifications as far as davening and brachos?

Assisting male relative

What are the laws of niddah when you must assist a male family member.
My father–in–law has had a stroke and requires 24/7 assistance. Sleep wise, my husband cannot both work and wake to tend to his father's needs every night. My father&...

Negiah and relations for unmarried couples

I am looking for clear information about the prohibitions of negiya and relations for unmarried couples, especially people who were previously divorced and are in a new relationship. Can you please provide the actual Halacha and sources? Thank you!

Modesty in private

What are the most stringent and the most lenient opinions regarding a woman covering her body in the privacy of her home, with no one around?
Please provide sources.

Adolescent sexuality and halacha

The following questions have been nagging me for years. Although it's off your general topics, you are the only Halachic Website I've found offering advice on personal matters:
We know that girls starts to mature around age 12.
We know that boy...

Sources on tzniut

Hello.
I am trying to find sources in the Shulchan Aruch for the laws of tsniut. I am living in a community where many women are quite lax concerning dress and “minhag hamakom” is confusing. I would like to be able to say to my children,...

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