In traditional Jewish law, a married woman covers her hair as an expression of tzniut, modesty and dignity. The practice is rooted in halachic sources derived from the Torah and elaborated upon in the Talmud. In the Torah, the term “Isha” can simply mean “woman,” but in certain contexts it refers specifically to a married woman. From this and other verses, the sages derive that a married woman’s hair is considered part of her personal modesty and therefore traditionally covered in public. Hair c