Tzniut

“Tzniut means modesty, dignity, demureness. It is the way to embellish the human being, hiding what only in intimacy shall be revealed.” In the Jewish religion, modesty is a means to create privacy. The veiling of married Jewish woman’s hair is motivated by such modesty. I was born and raised in Argentina under Jewish traditions. Ever since I was a child I wondered about my place as a woman. I used to question why my dad always walked ahead of me, or why us women had to sit in the back at Temple. Many of the memories I have from my childhood are obstructed, partially visible. Like my dad’s face. Like religious women’s hair. The project explores the concept of intimacy by portraying the Torah-observant women, their relationship with religion, customs and the interaction within the household. I’m especially interested in capturing details, hints on their daily life that can help grasp the essence of Tzniut.