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Modesty Among Non-Jews

Question

I am on vacation in Egypt, where most people are non-Jews. Can my wife go to the beach in a swimsuit, or does she need to strictly adhere to the rules of modesty? 

Answer

Shalom Rav

The obligation of modesty applies even in the presence of non-Jews.

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