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February 21, 2013 9:28 pm at 9:28 pm
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benignuman
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The Gemara in Brachos 24a says that a women’s “shok” is considered erva.
There is a dispute among the Achronim what “shok” refers to, the thigh or the calf (i.e. lower leg). According to those opinions that “shok” refers to the calf, a woman must cover her lower leg down to the ankle.