Supporting Women’s Wellness and Halacha
After menopause, a woman no longer needs to immerse regularly in the mikveh. There are still some situations in which immersion is halachically required, and a married woman may also choose to immerse voluntarily.
After menopause, a woman no longer needs to immerse regularly in the mikveh. There are still some situations in which immersion is halachically required, and a married woman may also choose to immerse voluntarily.
Makeup and jewelry should generally be removed as part of mikveh preparation. It is often permissible to immerse with items that are both beautifying and difficult to remove, especially if
The laws and customs of mourning affect interactions within marriage and have implications for taharat hamishpacha.
A healthy diet is an essential element of prenatal care. Halacha acknowledges a pregnant woman’s special nutritional needs and concerns.
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.
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