Supporting Women’s Wellness and Halacha
As the fast day of Tisha B’Av approaches, Jews observe a period of mourning commemorating the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The laws of mourning become progressively stricter over this time period, which begins on the 17th of Tammuz in Ashkenazi communities and on Rosh Chodesh Av in Sephardi communities. Preparation for mikveh immersion continues as usual during
As the fast day of Tisha B’Av approaches, Jews observe a period of mourning commemorating the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. The laws of mourning become progressively stricter over this time period, which begins on the 17th of Tammuz in Ashkenazi communities and on Rosh Chodesh Av in Sephardi communities.
Many couples encounter challenges with niddah and mikveh. Here are some common challenges and ways to address them.
Vesatot, also called onot perishah, are the specific days or nights of each cycle when halacha considers a woman’s period likely to begin, and the couple need to abstain from
In this two-part episode, Yoetzet Halacha and kallah teacher Lisa Septimus reflects with her guests on what it takes to be an effective and thoughtful kallah teacher.
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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.
