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How can I explain the reasons for modesty to 5 year old girls?

Rabbi Shlomo Chein: Welcome. I'll be with you in a moment...what's on your mind?

Debbie: how can I explain the reasons for Tzniyus [Ed. note: modesty] to 5 year old girls who've asked why they should cover their sholders

Debbie: please

Rabbi Shlomo Chein: explain them that precious things are kept covered. For example the expensive silver Leichter [candle holders] are kept in a china closet etc. The jewels are kept in a safe. A Torah scroll is kept in a Mantel [velvet cover] and an Aron Kodesh [holy ark]

Debbie: wow - thanks so much Rabbi Chein (is a Leichter Shabbos Candles?)

Rabbi Shlomo Chein: yes

Rabbi Shlomo Chein: so too her body is precious and it should be kept covered

Debbie: amazing - thanks SOSOSO much that's REALLY helpful - Good Chodesh

Rabbi Shlomo Chein: all the best

[See also A chat with Bronya Shaffer about modesty]

 

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