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Don't try to assess that Rabbi Bistritzky did not cover intimacy. He did by dealing with the involvement of G-d, who desires the marriage bed to be holy and that the husband and wife are making life to spring forth from the loins during sexual intimacy. Just think of what the secular world is offering (counterfeits to healthy marriages: pornography, prostitution, spouse swapping, sadomasicism, bondage and domination, incest, pedophilia, etc.) Human intimacy is cheapened by the secular world and now we will have marriages being ripped apart, ending in divorce which G-d hates. Take the time to read Vayiqra (Leviticus) chapter 18 to discover why G-d addresses the purity laws in sex and marriage. It just that some of us watching this are not getting it at all.
Posted By Dr. Derrick Whitt
Posted: June 3, 2010
There is no discussion on intimacy, on sexuality, in real terms in a real world. All the discussion is on female impurity - which he acknowledges he does not understand - what about male impurity? What about attitudes to sexuality which destroy relationships: selfishness, adultery, indifference to the other, etc. What about exploitation of women's sexuality by men?
Posted By Anonymous
Posted: May 26, 2010
hi La Spezia
I think that connecting to G-d, and being healthy - body and soul means doing the right thing in challenging situations. Ending a marriage that is harmful and standing up for yourself despite how people may see you, is brave, commendable and is the right thing to do! All good marriages need work, hope u find something good to work on in the future :)
What does Judaism say about marital intimacy? Introduce meaning and sanctity into your marriage with the beautiful observances of mikvah. This class is the sixth lecture of a six-part series titled ‘The Essentials,’ which introduces the foundations of Jewish life and living.
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