Uncovered : womenʼs roles, mitzvot, and sexuality in Jewish law / Nechama Goldman Barash.
| Author/creator | Barash, Nechama Goldman author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | Jerusalem, Israel ; New York : Urim Publications, [2024] |
| Description | 392 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Does gender matter? -- Women and Torah study--a Beit Midrash of their own -- Ervah -- Wearing pants in the community -- The voice of a woman -- Women and hair covering--Dat Yehudit -- Women and hair covering--Ervah -- Sexual intimacy -- Behavior when the couple is prohibited by laws of Niddah -- Premarital relationships -- The Halakhic prohibitions relating to non-marital sexual relations -- Other aspects of non-marital sexuality -- Sex education -- App. A rapture of her own / Nechama Goldman Barash. |
| Abstract | "In Uncovered, Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash offers a clear and nuanced perspective on the issues that have shaped women's roles, religious identity, and ritual obligations across millennia. The author guides the reader through the rich tapestry of Jewish legal sources and historical contexts, making them accessible to the novice and even more compelling to fluent text readers. Uncovered will empower readers to engage in informed discussions about the Jewish woman's place in the multifaceted mosaic of faith and practice"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 388-391). |
| LCCN | 2024025402 |
| ISBN | 9789655243758 |
| ISBN | 9655243753 hardcover |
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