Women and Water: Menstruation in Jewish Life and Law

(Part of the The HBI Series on Jewish Women Series)

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The term Niddah means separation. During her menstrual flow and for several days thereafter, a Jewish woman is considered Niddah -- separate from her husband and unable to practice the sacred rituals of Judaism. Purification in a miqveh (a ritual bath) following her period restores full status as a wife and member of the Jewish community. In the contemporary world, debates about Niddah focus less on the literal exclusion of menstruating women from...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0874519608

ISBN13:9780874519600

Release Date:November 1999

Publisher:Brandeis University Press

Length:290 Pages

Weight:1.00 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Gay & Lesbian History Jewish Life Judaism Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality Social Science Social Sciences Women's Studies World

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Women and Water: Menstruation in Jewish Life and Law

(Part of the The HBI Series on Jewish Women Series)

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