Haredi All Female Modesty Squad Orders Clothing Stores To Follow Their Underwear Modesty Rules

A haredi all-female modesty squad sent letters to all clothing stores in Beitar Illit that warns store owners that they must adhere to the following rules modesty rules pertaining to – lingerie.

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A free translation of the rules sent by, D.O., the person who sent the letter to me:

The following rules are the bare minimum which one must adhere to:

1) All saleswomen must be dressed modestly (no uncovered parts, tight or short clothing etc.)

2) Items displayed without packaging must be stored in drawers or shut closets, where the doorknob twists like wings (not sliding doors). Items which are kept behind closed curtains, may only be of the traditional sort.

3) The intention of the previous sentence, is in reference to Item e' (ayin) and item t' (taf) - (female lingerie)

4) One must not sell these items in all types of colors and/or bold and brash styles. Therefore, there should not be items in stock (or drawers) in the color red, bright pink, orange etc. Or with words or pictures.

5) It is strictly forbidden under any circumstance for a saleswomen to suggest, advise or to guide women - and especially brides - to purchase such items which are not in traditional colors: white, beige or black.

6) It is strictly prohibited for men or children to enter the store

7) If immodest images appear on the packaging, they must be covered up with tape.

8) Advertisement must be modest in style and design.

9) From time to time, women will be sent to track and monitor that all these rules are kept strictly kept, and not in a perverse manner.

 

[Hat Tip: D.O.]

Comments

[anuran]

Proper response: "Go to hell, bitch"

[Baal Shem Tov]

Probably jealous women.

Mind you, Iran uses male modesty police - at least they are more progressive in having female police.

[Bas Melech]

One would think that women would have free choice in the matter of hidden under clothing. White undies for a week was the only instruction given to me. Colorful undies were definitely the norm on the other days were the norm.

[David]

You just CAN'T make up this stuff...

[HavaMina]

Its not really modest to concern one's self with what people wear under their clothes, is it?

[Henry]

Not fair, what if a man has a women's underwear fetish. He cant get it online since one cant use the internet. Whats he to do?

[seymour]

warning what are the consequences?
somehow I see haschacas on stores soon

[Manuel Ferrara]

It is not bad as it looks, they basically banned certain colors but no specific styles, so you can still buy there thong, bikini and G-string (as long as they are black, white or beige.)

I think what they are forbidding are the crotchless and the caged back panties and come to think about it, would you like your daughter to wear it? (I would like YOUR daughter to wear it)

And as my rabbanit said: “A G-string is a permanent self-inflicted wedgie.”

[Manuel Ferrara]

"Its not really modest to concern one's self with what people wear under their clothes, is it?"

I am not really concerned just curious...

[BeenThereDoneThat]

Idle minds are the devil's work...

Say, how about giving Tikkun Olam a try, you will feel better, and may do a mitzvah at the same time.

I cannot understand the need for religious people to impose their religion on others.

You want a hairydim friendly store, then set one up or arrange it with a hairydi shopkeeper, don't force it onto others.

[331678224]

What are the rules for sex toys? Are colors permissible? Can they be kept in drawers that roll on ball bearings, or must they be in containers that once contained salted herring?

[Reese]

Probably the hypocrite female modesty squads have to perform their inspections only on cool days, otherwise their edible panties will melt!

[Office of the Chief Rabbi]

It must be noted there is no prohibition against t'cheilet-colored items. However, they may not be fringed, lest it be perceived as a tallis.

By coincidence, the Victoria's Secret catalog came today (for my daughter). I suppose now I have to check it for suitability.

[Bas Melech]

These modesty squad ladies are probably jealous, because pretty under clothes still don't enhance their desirability to their husbands or their own sexuality.

Does the modesty squad wear burqas?

[shmuel]

The Ayin and tav in the original refer to Elyon and Tachton ie top and bottom ie bras and panties. They can't even write these naughty words in full!

[ruthie]

Walk on my chest woman in your high heeled shoes

[ruthie]

walk on my chest woman with your high heeled shoes

[Barry]

Shmuel - Surely the tav and ayin in the original refer to tits and ass?

[S M L]

@Barry:

You beat me to that one though they've got them reversed unless Haredi babes wear their underwear differently from other women which wouldn't surprise me a bit.

[Chicago Sam]

Obviously they are afraid that sexy lingerie could lead to mixed dancing in the bed room. Next, the rabid rabbis will probably will be selling hechshered ladies underwear or eventually outlaw sex altogether.

[Yochanan Lavie]

Now I know why Victoria has to keep a secret.

[Feminista]

"Next, the rabid rabbis will probably will be selling hechshered ladies underwear or eventually outlaw sex altogether." No, sex will be allowed 8 times per marriage or until the obligatory 8 children are popped out; otherwise, with little boys only.

[331678224]

As we all know, sex in the standing position is BANNED. And for the obvious reason: it might lead to MIXED DANCING!

[Alter Kocker]

My response...welcome to my store bitch. First, I keep a bat in the store. Second, try to strong arm me, and I will take batting practice on your head. Third, you are going to find it hard to walk when I send you home with my bat shoved up your tight ass.

Go to hell, go directly to hell, do not pass go, do not collect $200!

[Allan]

Bas Melech 11:10 PM – Agree with you. I think jealousy is a big factor. Ironically, there is a story about the copper mirrors that Jewish ladies used while in Egypt. Far from being shameful, God considered these mirrors so holy that they were melted down to make the kiyor (laver) for the mishkan. So He's obviously in favor of items that enhance sexuality. Anyway, people can always order online where there are no “modesty squads” – unless their rabbis have banned the internet too!

[Wigmore]

I am stunned that they allow colors besides white. Surely black will lead to devil worship.

[MonseyLuke]

So I guess being an underwear model at Abercrombie & Fitch is not in my future :(

Luke.

[MonseyLuke]

"My response...welcome to my store bitch. First, I keep a bat in the store. Second, try to strong arm me, and I will take batting practice on your head. Third, you are going to find it hard to walk when I send you home with my bat shoved up your tight ass.

Go to hell, go directly to hell, do not pass go, do not collect $200!"

Alter:

Wow. I think I know where you stand on this issue.

Luke. <--- Tiptoeing away...... :)

[MonseyLuke]

"walk on my chest woman with your high heeled shoes"

Is it me, or is it a little warm in here today?

Luke.

[MonseyLuke]

"Now I know why Victoria has to keep a secret."

YL:

LOL.

I guess being an underwear model at Abercrombie and Fitch is not in my future. :(

Luke.

[MonseyLuke]

"My response...welcome to my store bitch. First, I keep a bat in the store. Second, try to strong arm me, and I will take batting practice on your head. Third, you are going to find it hard to walk when I send you home with my bat shoved up your tight ass.

Go to hell, go directly to hell, do not pass go, do not collect $200!"

Alter:

I think I know where you stand on this issue.

Luke. <----Tiptoeing away really slowly. :)

[MonseyLuke]

Sorry guys. D@mn... I'm starting to repeat myself. I am too young for this. 8(

Luke.

[Carlos Danger]

Is it permissible for a woman to dye her pubic hair any color other than black, white or beige?