Sex Education
Modern Judaism’s Approach To Sex Is Still Creepy And Medieval
Orthodox, Conservative and Reform movements all teach that sex is most desirable within marriage and frequently shameful otherwise.
Ultra-Orthodox School Distances Itself From Document Prohibiting Talk Of Sex Or Evolution
An ultra-Orthodox school in Antwerp distanced itself from a teacher who asked others not to teach sex education or evolution.
What Jewish Day Schools Are Teaching in Sex Ed
While Judaism permits sex only within the confines of marriage, Jewish day schools have developed strong sexual education curricula, teaching everything from condom use to the reproductive system.
Why Orthodoxy Needs Better Sexual Assault Education
After experiencing pushback on campus, Harvard student Talia Weisberg argues it’s time for the Orthodox community to take responsibility for educating its members on sexual assault.
This Jewish Teen Answered Her Sex Ed Homework Like A Boss
A Jewish teen from Montreal has gone viral after her sister posted a picture of her sex ed homework on Imgur.
Holiness and Sex Ed
“His main premise is that young people will tune out educators if their real concerns are left in the shadows.” In the end, that perhaps was the most important line of all in the recent New York Times Magazine article, “Teaching Good Sex,” by Laurie Abraham.
Sex Manual for Orthodox Newlyweds Is Too Modest
The Newlywed’s Guide to Physical Intimacy, a new book published in Jerusalem and authored by Jennie Rosenfeld and David Ribner, leaves me feeling conflicted.
What Sex Ed Should Really Teach
Lo and behold, New York City has decided that sex education should be mandatory in public middle and high schools, and include instruction on condom use and guidance on the appropriate age for sexual activity.
Promoting Healthy Sex Lives — the Orthodox Way
Two courses are underway to teach the teachers of Orthodox brides, grooms and married couples how to better prepare their students for healthy sex lives.
Prime Ribs: Will Israel Ban the Burqa?
Israel is mulling a ban on face veils.