Family Purity

  The foundation of the Jewish marriage, the Jewish family, and the entire Jewish People is based on the practice of the Laws of Family Purity. In essence, following these guidelines establishes the spiritual purity necessary for a truly happy marital relationship and its blessings. This book is appropriate for both the beginner, who needs a coherent text from which to learn, as well as for the more mature reader’s questions.

        Many are familiar with the Hebrew term for these practices — Taharas Hamishpacha. Now, Family Purity: A Guide to Marital Fulfillment offers the English-speaking world a comprehensive reference written in a clear, contemporary and original voice. This volume is warm and “user-friendly” but is constructed of the highest halachic ( Jewish law) standards. The numerous Rabbinic commendation attest to this fact.

        Family Purity incorporates input from world-renowned halachicexperts. Importantly, it includes the feminine element as well, incorporating the observations and comments of dozens of women experts, counselors, teachers, and “mikveh-ladies” into the personal perspective section preceding most chapters.