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Old 07-26-2010, 05:50 PM
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Default do jewish woman wear wigs?

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Old 07-28-2010, 05:50 PM
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In some Jewish Orthodox groups - yes, they do.
These women shave their heads and wear wigs, so that men won't see their real hair.
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Old 07-29-2010, 05:50 PM
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It depends how religious they are. Only married women cover their hair, sometimes with wigs sometimes with calves or hats. Its because they feel that its an intimate thing to share with just your husband. There are some sects that shave their heads and cover their heads with wigs, but for a different reason.
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Old 07-31-2010, 05:50 PM
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Of course, just like anyone else would!

However, if you mean for religious reasons, then some Orthodox women do. The wigs are called shites. However, sometimes the wigs are more attractive than the hair that they're trying to modestly cover, so many rabbis discourage wigs, and the women will wear scarves instead to cover their hair.
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