Tzniut (Hebrew: צְנִיעוּת ṣənī‘ūt, Sephardi: seni‘ut, Ashkenazi: tznius; "modesty" or "privacy"; Yiddish: באשיידנקייט basheydnkeyt) describes the character trait of modesty and discretion, as …

A staple of Jewish life is tznius or tzniut (צְנִיעוּת), modesty. In the way we walk down the street, in the way we interact with others, and in the way we dress. As G‑d’s children, we must act and …

Tzniut means discreet habits, quiet speech, and affections privately expressed, and infers the avoidance of grossness, boisterous laughter, raucous behavior, even “loud” ornaments. This is …

Jul 25, 2023 · Tznius, also spelled as Tzniut or Tzeniut, originates from Hebrew, meaning modesty or humility. It's a significant aspect of Jewish law, primarily influencing the dress code …

Tzniut, or Tznius, is the concept of modesty in speech and dress. Below is a selection of article from Institute Director, Rabbi Marc Angel, and guest contributor Lily Chapnik examining …

with tzniut suggests both modesty and humility, since both terms derived from the same Hebrew root ( ע - נ-צ , tz-n-’a). The root tz-n-’a is found only once more in the Bible: “wisdom is with …

May G‑d grant that your Convention of which the main theme is Tznius will implement the true ideals of Jewish womanhood in actual practice, and set in motion a far reaching drive to make …

Jewish tradition teaches men and women alike that they should be modest in their dress. But modesty is not defined by, or even primarily about, how much of one’s body is covered. It is …

Tzniut is an important Jewish value that gives many a feeling of dignity, empowerment, and pride. However, when taught and discussed in a way that is negative or overbearing, it often leads to …

May 24, 2018 · Many of us Jewish women have grown up with the term “tzniut” (or tznius, as it’s pronounced in many circles). And most of us know it mainly in reference to the dress codes we …