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 well as a group of Jewish laws pertaining to conduct. The concept is …

Tzniut means modesty, simplicity, a touch of bashfulness, and reserve. But perhaps above these, it signifies privacy. It is the hallmark of Jewish marriage, and the rabbis refer to it as the specific quality to look for in the ideal mate. The classical symbol of tzniut is the veil.

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 look the part, conducting ourselves with dignity and modesty. In common parlance, often refers to the uniquely Jewish way of dress.

Tzniut (Hebrew root ע-נ-צ, tz-n-’a), often translated as modesty, is a central Jewish value. Rabbi Bradley Artson states “Modesty … is close to the core of Jewish ethics.”1 Rabbi Norman Lamm writes that it is “one of the defining characteristics of the Jewish religious personality.”

The Jewish idea of tzniut (modesty) isn’t just about the way we dress. How does maintaining appropriate personal boundaries help to preserve intimacy?

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 contemporary Modern Orthodox practice in regards to standards of modesty.

Tzniut is a concept highly valued in traditional Judaism, not only as an ideal for women to strive for, but for men as well. It is lauded as a most noble virtue, as proven by the rabbinic statement: “There is nothing more beautiful than modesty.” This …

Tzniut describes both the character trait of modesty and discretion, as well as a group of Jewish laws pertaining to conduct. In modern times, the term has become more frequently used with regard to the rules of dress for women within Judaism. The concept is most important within Orthodox Judaism.

Tzniut (Hebrew: צניעות, Tzniut, Sephardi pronunciation, Tzeniut; Ashkenazi pronunciation, Tznius, "modesty") is a term used within Judaism and has its greatest influence as a notion within Orthodox Judaism. It is used to describe both the character …

Tzniut is a Hebrew term that refers to the concept of modesty in Judaism, encompassing behavior, dress, and personal conduct. It is particularly significant in the context of how individuals, especially women, present themselves and …