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October 14, 2026 9:09 pm

Return to Motherhood V: Birth Rituals What are the halachot of berit mila? How do they relate to women? What

September 2, 2026 8:37 am

Return to Motherhood IV: Postpartum What are the ritual customs for welcoming and naming a new baby girl or boy?

June 17, 2026 8:41 pm

Return to Motherhood III: Childbirth What halachot apply after childbirth—for a woman’s recovery, Read More »

May 7, 2026 2:44 pm

Return to Motherhood II: Conception & Pregnancy What are the halachot related to childbirth, including giving birth on Shabbat and

January 4, 2026 11:26 am

Return to Motherhood I: Procreation What halachot and customs are related to conception, pregnancy, and prenatal care? How does Jewish

November 16, 2025 1:49 pm

Back to Contraception V: Hashchatat Zera & Contraceptives What is the prohibition of sirus, sterilization? What are its implications for

October 31, 2025 5:10 am

Back to Contraception IV: A Rabbi’s Role & Beginning Marriage What is the prohibition of wasting seed? What are the

September 14, 2025 11:08 am

Back to Contraception III: Other Factors & Delay What is a rabbi’s role in making decisions about contraception? When is

August 7, 2025 11:08 am

Back to Contraception II: Family Planning Health and spacing aside, what factors may affect halachic decisions about contraception? Is it

July 3, 2025 8:33 am

Back to Contraception I: Introduction & Permissibility for Health When is contraceptive use permissible after childbirth? What about after pirya