Supporting Women’s Wellness and Halacha
Rosh Hashanah approaches and with it questions about mikveh preparation and immersion, as well as the widespread custom to refrain from marital relations. Ketiva v’chatima tova! Guidelines Q&A
Rosh Hashanah approaches and with it questions about mikveh preparation and immersion, as well as the widespread custom to refrain from marital relations. Ketiva v’chatima tova! Guidelines Q&A
What happens when one spouse desperately wants another child—and the other feels just as strongly that their family is complete?
Unlike so many marital disagreements, this one doesn’t offer an obvious compromise. And when the stakes are this emotional, the question of whether to have another baby can become about much more than family size: trust, autonomy, resentment, fear, and whether each spouse feels heard and respected.
In this episode of @dearyoetzet, Lisa Septimus and Rabbi Larry Rothwachs, LCSW, explore how couples can navigate one of the most consequential disagreements in a marriage: how to understand what lies beneath each partner’s position, protect the trust between them, and move toward a decision neither spouse feels was forced upon them. They also discuss the Jewish values and halachic considerations that make questions of family planning even more complex.
A mikveh attendant’s primary halachic role is to confirm that a woman has fully immersed in the mikveh, including all of her hair.
Many couples encounter challenges with niddah and mikveh. Here are some common challenges and ways to address them.
Yoatzot Halacha Fertility Counselors offer personal consultations to women and couples who seek halachic guidance along their fertility journey.
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The research arm of Nishmat’s Yoatzot Halacha builds upon the learned experience of Yoatzot in the field and the rulings of Nishmat’s Rabbanim. The Institute publishes source-based halachic discussions, with both updated medical information and sensitivity to women’s concerns, in accordance with the standards of the Yoatzot Halacha.
