Religious Observance and Sex Therapy With an Orthodox Jewish Couple

Petok, William D.

doi:10.1080/01614576.2001.11074378

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“…heightened sexual interest after a two week abstinence) as well as some challenges (e.g. the tension of no physical contact for two weeks) to Modern Orthodox couples, and have been the focus of considerable attention (Ostrov, 1978;Burt & Rudolph, 2000;Petok, 2001). However, there is very limited research in exploring the actual adherence to these religious guidelines for sexual activity.…”

Section: Identity Conflict In Modern Orthodox Judaism and The Laws Ofmentioning

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Identity Conflict in Modern Orthodox Judaism and the Laws of Family Purity

Guterman¹

2006

Method Theory Study Religion

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This research was designed to study the issue of observance of the ritually unclean period amongst Modern Orthodox Jews. A sample group of fifty-three congregants filled out a questionnaire survey. The sample was then subdivided into "older" and "younger" groups. Measurements of thirteen dependent variables were broken down into "strict" and "lenient" categories. The study concludes that many laws are being broken overall, that more "lenient" laws are being broken than "strict" ones, and that older congregants are more likely to break the laws than younger ones.

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Identity Conflict in Modern Orthodox Judaism and the Laws of Family Purity

Guterman¹

2006

Method Theory Study Religion

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“…The Laws of Family Purity provide some potential benefits (e.g., heightened sexual interest following a two-week abstinence) as well as some challenges (e.g., the tension of no physical contact for two weeks) to Jewish couples, and have been the focus of some attention (Burt & Rudolph, 2000;Guterman, 2006;Hartman & Marmon, 2004;Ostrov, 1978;Petok, 2001;Wenger, 1998Wenger, /1999. Hartman and Marmon (2004) conducted interviews with Orthodox Jewish women.…”

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Observance of the Laws of Family Purity in Modern–Orthodox Judaism

Guterman

2007

Arch Sex Behav

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This research is a follow-up to a previous study measuring the observance of the ritually unclean period (Niddah) among Modern-Orthodox Jews. A total of 267 participants completed an online questionnaire comprised of a list of 16 "strict" and "lenient" forbidden behaviors. Participants reported whether they had engaged in these behaviors during Week 1 (the actual menstrual period) and during Week 2 (the "clean days" following the cessation of bleeding). Results showed that laws were being violated, with more transgressions during the second week than the first week. Additionally, more "lenient" laws were being broken than "strict" ones. Level of religious observance was significantly negatively correlated to the number of transgressions. However, there was no significant correlation between the number of transgressions and the age at marriage, sex, or how long one had been married.

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“…Jews are required to observe the 613 commandments, or mitzvoth, set forth in the Torah and expounded on in the Talmud and other rabbinic writings. Many aspects of daily life, including sexual behavior, are governed by these laws (Petok, 2001). Keshet-Orr (2003) summarized some of the orthodox teachings about sex: Sex is to be experienced only in the male superior position, the lights are to be off, the husband is responsible to ensure the wife's sexual pleasure and gratification, and intercourse is to be limited to specific times that evolve around menstruation.…”

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Uniting Spirituality and Sexual Counseling: Semitic Traditions

2007

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A barrier between spirituality and counseling appears to be fading away as the quest for spiritual understanding expands. Practitioners who unite sexual counseling and spirituality must not only examine their personal experiences, values, and beliefs in the spiritual realm, but must also become familiar with a wide array of spiritual traditions that clients can and will bring to the counseling process. This article provides information about spirituality and sexuality from both Islamic and Jewish perspectives.

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Religious Observance and Sex Therapy With an Orthodox Jewish Couple

Cited by 12 publications

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Identity Conflict in Modern Orthodox Judaism and the Laws of Family Purity

Identity Conflict in Modern Orthodox Judaism and the Laws of Family Purity

Observance of the Laws of Family Purity in Modern–Orthodox Judaism

Uniting Spirituality and Sexual Counseling: Semitic Traditions

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