{"product_id":"splitting-hairs-michael-j-broyde-9781963475876","title":"Splitting Hairs","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Splitting Hairs, Rabbi Michael J. Broyde delves into the intricate history and nuanced legal discussions surrounding the Jewish laws of modesty, with a particular focus on the practice of women's hair covering. Through a meticulous examination of sources spanning nearly 3,000 years-from the Bible, Talmud, and medieval commentaries to modern responsa-Broyde challenges the commonly held views within the Orthodox Jewish community, arguing that many of the traditional norms around modesty are not as immutable as they appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBroyde makes a compelling case that the dominant approach to modesty in recent centuries, which has insisted on objective and absolute standards, is a departure from the more flexible and culturally responsive interpretations that characterized Jewish legal thought for most of its history. He presents the argument that Jewish law requires women to dress modestly according to the norms of the society they live in, rather than adhering to rigid, universally fixed standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSplitting Hairs is more than just a scholarly analysis; it is a thought-provoking exploration of how Jewish law evolves and adapts in response to changing societal values. This work invites readers to reconsider long-standing traditions and to engage in a broader conversation about the role of cultural norms in shaping religious practice​​​.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael J. Broyde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1963475879\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781963475876\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ben Yehuda Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 510\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d","brand":"Michael J. Broyde","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48447359090943,"sku":"9781963475876","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6e7731bb-d73c-44e0-a392-e0dfd87701a3.jpg?v=1777230577","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/splitting-hairs-michael-j-broyde-9781963475876","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}