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Shomer Negiah, the Prohibition on Touching
The term refers to someone who refrains from physical contact with members of the opposite sex.
Jewish Adoption in America
Ancient laws and modernity are brought together with the embrace of adoption in the Jewish community.
Feminist Perspectives on Niddah, the Laws of Separation
Acceptance versus rejection of the laws governing monthly mikveh visits.
Must One Honor an Abusive Parent?
While honoring parents is a core Jewish value, so is protecting one's health and well-being.
The Circumcision Debate
While Jewish critics have arisen in modern times, brit milah is still widely practiced.