Man’s physical needs and desires are not denigrated in the Jewish religion, on the contrary, they are celebrated and embraced. Judaism seeks to draft the human aspect of man into the religious experience and thereby uplift it.   more »

When Torah discipline is applied to family relations we see its astonishing impact. Torah limits our choice of spouses (to Jews only) and also regulates the timing of intimacy between approved spouses.   more »

The laws of family purity prohibit intimate relations during the menstrual cycle and for several days following. To appreciate the spiritual dynamic of these restrictions we must first understand the spiritual dynamic of menstruation itself.   more »

Immersion in a Mikvah, a ritual pool of water, releases man from his imperfect state. When we emerge from the Mikvah we are reborn; the imperfections and impurities of the past evaporate and we are permeated with a fresh sense of renewal.   more »

There are myriads of laws that govern the many dimensions of Family Purity and they are beyond the scope of this presentation. The intention here is to to offer a brief glimpse of the Family Purity life style.   more »