And after I got all the answers to my above asked questions, I realised what a crazy world we live in.
Modesty? How can anyone be modest (including myself) having Instagram and sharing its "selfies", which I find so very selfish (the word says it itself) and stupid, although I've done more than couple of selfies myself too.
Dressing properly is another important thing for an Orthodox Jewish wife and mum. There are some dress codes, we all follow. It has never been too hard for me because I come from Georgia, where girls dress (at least used to) modestly, not bearing too much skin.
The other day I overheard a Muslim girl actually, who had her beautiful hair all covered saying, that it was not all about hiding from men, but making it clear, that there is more than physicality in women that you should think about. Nice point, right? I actually loved how she saw her traditions and once again made me feel better about really faithful people. I am glad to know that there are Muslim women and men, who truly believe in G-d, good morals and kindness.
So once you are open-minded, always ask questions, try finding questions and believe that G-d is One and Only, you are on a right path.
Now to the laughing part. Yeah, that is something I still have to work on. I love to laugh a lot. If not a laughter, I would have not managed this life. Really.
Tuesday thoughts, here they are.
Have a lovely week!!!
Enjoying beautiful Autumn (resisted well not to post a selfie ;-) )
4 comments:
I wonder if you got the comment I left on this yesterday? Or did it get swallowed up?
Talia, no I did not get anything :-(((((( so sad.
I was just wondering if you wear a head scarf all the time. I've been thinking about it lots lately, and while I can't find it specifically in the Torah, I know it is often an orthodox Jewish custom (and I believe a tradition from ancient times...?), and it is talked about really clearly in the NT (1 Cor 11).
So in my quest to do what G-d asks of me, I'm trying to work out what other women do! Specifically Jewish women, as they are often much closer to the truth than Western Christianity, and often much more ready and willing to lay things down to do what G-d asks.
It's only vaguely related to your blog post - sorry!!
I'm also interested to know how you define "modest". Do you always wear clothes that cover your arms and legs? Would you wear shorts, t-shirt? I guess I struggle with this party too because of the heat here... but it is hot in Israel, so that's not really an excuse!! Just trying to understand it all more. :)
Talia, yes I do. There is nothing about it in the Torah, because it was decreed by the Sages of Talmud.
It's ok. You can ask anything, I'd love to answer if I know it.
Yes, we just do what Torah and Talmud say, you know :-) no matter how hard or crazy it might seem.
"Our" Modesty requires to cover chest, elbows and knees. This must be from Talmud too, because Torah only mentions that it is forbidden for women to wear men's clothing and vice versa, not giving details.
I thought it was only "ours" till once I happened to pass by the Greek Orthodox church where they asked ladies to consider their outfit too.
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