Sexuality And Law In The Torah

Author : Hilary Lipka,Bruce Wells
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567681607

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Sexuality and Law in the Torah by Hilary Lipka,Bruce Wells Pdf

This book examines many of the laws in the Torah governing sexual relations and the often implicit motivations underlying them. It also considers texts beyond the laws in which legal traditions and ideas concerning sexual behavior intersect and provide insight into ancient Israel's social norms. The book includes extended treatments on the nature and function of marriage and divorce in ancient Israel, the variation in sexual rules due to status and gender, the prohibition on male-with-male sex, and the different types of sexualities that may have existed in ancient Israel. The essays draw on a variety of methodologies and approaches, including narrative criticism, philological analysis, literary theory, feminist and gender theory, anthropological models, and comparative analysis. They cover content ranging from the narratives in Genesis, to the laws of Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy, to later re-interpretations of pentateuchal laws in Jeremiah and texts from the Second Temple period. Overall, the book presents a combination of theoretical discussion and close textual analysis to shed new light on the connections between law and sexuality within the Torah and beyond.

Author : Danya Ruttenberg
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0814776345

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The Passionate Torah by Danya Ruttenberg Pdf

In this unique collection of essays, some of today’s smartest Jewish thinkers explore a broad range of fundamental questions in an effort to balance ancient tradition and modern sexuality. In the last few decades a number of factors—post-modernism, feminism, queer liberation, and more—have brought discussion of sexuality to the fore, and with it a whole new set of questions that challenge time-honored traditions and ways of thinking. For Jews of all backgrounds, this has often led to an unhappy standoff between tradition and sexual empowerment. Yet as The Passionate Torah illustrates, it is of critical importance to see beyond this apparent conflict if Jews are to embrace both their religious beliefs and their sexuality. With incisive essays from contemporary rabbis, scholars, thinkers, and writers, this collection not only surveys the challenges that sexuality poses to Jewish belief, but also offers fresh new perspectives and insights on the changing place of sexuality within Jewish theology—and Jewish lives. Covering topics such as monogamy, inter-faith relationships, reproductive technology, homosexuality, and a host of other hot-button issues, these writings consider how contemporary Jews can engage themselves, their loved ones, and their tradition in a way that’s both sexy and sanctified. Seeking to deepen the Jewish conversation about sexuality, The Passionate Torah brings together brilliant thinkers in an attempt to bridge the gap between the sacred and the sexual. Contributors: Rebecca Alpert, Wendy Love Anderson, Judith R. Baskin, Aryeh Cohen, Elliot Dorff, Esther Fuchs, Bonna Haberman, Elliot Kukla, Gail Labovitz, Malka Landau, Sarra Lev, Laura Levitt, Sara Meirowitz, Jay Michaelson, Haviva Ner-David, Danya Ruttenberg, Naomi Seidman, and Arthur Waskow.

Author : Ronald H. Isaacs
Publisher : Jason Aronson
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0765761181

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Every Person's Guide to Jewish Sexuality by Ronald H. Isaacs Pdf

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Author : Yaakov Shapiro
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0692563237

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Halachic Positions by Yaakov Shapiro Pdf

Since ancient times, Judaism has offered a wide range of approaches on the matter of sexual expression within marriage, reflecting a wide range of interpretation and sensibility, and theoretically enabling each and every couple to tailor the law of this most intimate and private part of life to the unique physical and spiritual dimensions of their relationship. But a study of the sources reveals a trend in the last few hundred years to downplay, or even deny, Torah's embrace of sexual exploration within marriage, generally revealing to the masses only its most puritanical approach. This study opens up Judaism's sacred texts on sex to the English reader, providing an in-depth analysis of the relevant Talmudic-era passages as well as the medieval, post-medieval and latter-day Jewish commentaries and legal authorities.

Author : Lisa L. Grushcow
Publisher : CCAR Press
Page : 808 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780881232240

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Sacred Encounter by Lisa L. Grushcow Pdf

This wide-ranging anthology takes a close look at the breadth of human sexuality from a Jewish perspective. The essays begin with a look at biblical and rabbinic views on sexuality, and then proceed to explorations of sexuality at different moments in the life cycle, sexuality and the marital model, diverse expressions of sexuality, examples of sexuality education, the nexus of sexuality and theology, and the challenges of contemporary sexual ethics. The Sacred Encounter is a thought-provoking and important Jewish resource. Perfect for personal study, or for high school or adult classes.

Author : Rivka Cohen,Sara Rozner Lawrence,Sarah J Ricklan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1934730041

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Monologues from the Makom by Rivka Cohen,Sara Rozner Lawrence,Sarah J Ricklan Pdf

A collection of first-person poetry and prose designed to break the observant Jewish community's taboo against open discussion of female sexuality. "Truly inspiring. This brave collection explores the tension between religious norms and the lived experience of young Jewish women." - Lisa Fishbayn Joffe, Brandeis University

Author : Danya Ruttenberg
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814776056

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The Passionate Torah by Danya Ruttenberg Pdf

This collection of essays from Jewish scholars explores a broad range of fundamental questions in an effort to balance ancient tradition and modern sexuality. Amongst other topics, it looks at post-modernism, feminism and gay liberation, discussing how subjects such as these have challenged time-honoured traditions and ways of thinking.

Author : Shmuley Boteach
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-26
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781510779907

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Kosher Sex by Shmuley Boteach Pdf

Great sex consists entirely of motions, Kosher Sex consists of motions that elicit lasting emotions. Great sex is an undertaking of two separate bodies, Kosher Sex is two halves of the same whole. Twenty-five years ago, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach's celebrated international bestseller Kosher Sex changed how we view and approach sex, marriage, erotic attraction, and personal relationships by drawing on traditional Jewish wisdom. Based on his extensive experience counseling individuals and couples, the author breaks down sexual taboos and openly yet respectfully discusses the meanings, emotions, and hidden power of sex. With his unique anecdotal style, Rabbi Boteach illustrates each and every point, using real couples who have discovered the joys of "kosher sex"—sex that blends passion and lovers—and suggests revolutionary ways of synthesizing the best that each has to offer. When half of all marriages fail and one third are sexless and platonic, Kosher Sex has an astonishing and electrifying impact.

Author : Gregg Drinkwater,Joshua Lesser,David Shneer
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814769775

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Torah Queeries by Gregg Drinkwater,Joshua Lesser,David Shneer Pdf

Commentaries from gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and straight contributors examine modern concerns of sexuality, identity, gender, and LGBT life.

Author : Jonathan Magonet
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1571810293

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Jewish Explorations of Sexuality by Jonathan Magonet Pdf

Every religious community has been affected by the "sexual revolution". The conflict between contemporary attitudes and traditional practices has led to major divisions and controversies, particularly when focused on issues such as homosexuality. This is the first attempt to take abroad look at both the Jewish pioneers of modern sexual thought and the impact of the revolution on our understanding of past Jewish practices and culture. For the first time the writings of leading scholars in the field from the United States and the United Kingdom have been brought together to explore these topics, and the book is essential reading for those academically or professionally engaged in areas ranging from counseling and pastoral work, to religious and social studies.

Author : Christie Balka,Andy Rose
Publisher : Beacon Press (MA)
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : UOM:39015040625041

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Twice Blessed by Christie Balka,Andy Rose Pdf

Contributors include Rebecca T. Alpert, Martha A. Ackelsberg, Linda J. Holtzman, Judith Plaskow, and Evelyn Torton Beck.

Author : Manis Friedman,J. S. Morris
Publisher : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1477520317

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Doesn't Anyone Blush Anymore? by Manis Friedman,J. S. Morris Pdf

The central theme of this book is modesty, a notion so simple and common that most of us would dismiss it as irrelevant to our daily lives. But Rabbi Manis Friedman asks us to look again. And as we do he explains, clearly and succinctly, how modesty can become a powerful tool for change. Gently and with humor, Rabbi Friedman helps us redirect our thinking about sexuality and refocus our ideas about intimacy. In so doing, he moves us toward a truer understanding of ourselves and how we can cope with the changing world around us.

Author : David Shneer,Caryn Aviv
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317795056

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Queer Jews by David Shneer,Caryn Aviv Pdf

Queer Jews describes how queer Jews are changing Jewish American culture, creating communities and making room for themselves, as openly, unapologetically queer and Jewish. Combining political analysis and personal memoir, these essays explore the various ways queer Jews are creating new forms of Jewish communities and institutions, and demanding that Jewish communities become more inclusive.

Author : Yocheved Debow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Child rearing
ISBN : 1602804508

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Talking about Intimacy and Sexuality by Yocheved Debow Pdf

Author : Yishai Kiel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107155510

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Sexuality in the Babylonian Talmud by Yishai Kiel Pdf

This book explores sex and sexuality in the Babylonian Talmud within the context of competing cultural discourses, for students of comparative religion.