May 29, 2023

Body piercing in halakha

Q. Does Judaism allow alterations to one”s skin, e.g. body piercing? A. Tattooing is viewed negatively as its origins were idolatrous (Lev. 19:28 Maimonides, Hilchot

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Not all inequalities are equal

(JNS) Western nations share the belief that all people are created equal. Yet treating all people equally is not something that comes automatically. So, creating

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