Dear Editor,

As an Orthodox Jewish Woman, a mother of 8, a grandmother of 4 and a professional, who shops, cooks, serves and cleans up on and for Yom Tov, I take extreme offense at the excessive amount of Simchas Bais Hashoevas with full videos that are featured on YWN.

I, and my fellow frum women, am not invited to any of these events with their pseudo famous singers and lavish buffets. I am not even remotely represented at any of the pre or mid Yom Tov festivities, nor is any thought given to the women and our integral role in bringing in the Yom Tov and running the whole operation.

Tznius is not only (if at all) about elbows and knees. Showing off events that are exclusive and not at all inclusive all day, every day, without end is insulting – to say the least. We’re at home feeding the family, putting the kids to bed and planning the next 55 meals!

Be respectful and thank us, include us, show us and the next generation that the beauty of Yiddishkeit is for all to enjoy!

Esther Miller.

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