A comprehensive comparative study of Jewish law on contemporary reproductive issues from a gender perspective

Presents the discourse in Jewish law and rabbinic literature on bioethical issues, highlighting practical problems in their socio-historical contexts.

Explores the debates about new reproductive technologies in Israel and how they fit with Orthodox Jewish laws concerning parentage and Jewish identity.

A comprehensive comparative study of Jewish law on contemporary reproductive issues from a gender perspective

The term Niddah means separation. During her menstrual flow and for several days thereafter, a Jewish woman is considered Niddah -- separate from her husband an