Modesty & Sexuality
-
Dancing as Service or Sin?
Is dancing a sin? Answer: Thank you for your excellent question. Dancing in and of itself is not considered to be sinful in Judaism; in fact, we find quite the opposite! Throughout the Bible, as well as many places in…
-
Physical Contact Prior to Marriage
I know that Jewish law places strict limitations on physical contact between men and women who are not married. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that person cannot fully get to know someone else without any physical contact. So how do Jews…
-
Polygamy for Men, But Not for Women
Why is it that in the Jewish history, a man was allowed to marry a few wives (e.g. our Patriach Jacob), and the women were severely punished if they had committed adultery? I am not saying that adultery is right,…
-
Seclusion With the Opposite Sex and Abuse
I’m a Jewish nursing student and I am doing a paper on Orthodox Jews traditions regarding health care… I read in a website that that Orthodox Jews are prohibited from being in private with a member of the opposite sex…what…
-
Virginity and Marriage
I was wondering what role does virginity play in Judaism, and why, if it does at all, it plays such an important role? The answer to your question depends on how you define “roleâ€?: does one’s lack of virginity automatically…
-
Interaction Between Men and Women
My line of work often deals with ultra-orthodox charities and Yeshivot. I was due to visit a charity trustee (an orthodox Jew) with a female colleague. I am aware, as a Jew, of modest dress considerations, and avoidance of physical…
-
Understanding the Prohibition Against Homosexuality
Do you consider homosexuality a sin? If so, what verses support that fact or disputes it? Hi! Male homosexuality is forbidden by the verse in Leviticus, 18(22): “With a man you may not lie in the way one lies with…
-
Excessive Dieting
I am constantly on diets. Although I am not fat I always have this pressure to be really slim. After all, in the world today, everyone is trying to be thin and look good. Is there something wrong with that?…