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The Eden Center’s blog brings women’s voices to the fore discussing mikveh, women’s health, intimacy and more.
We love to raise awareness and present various voices on topics related to The Eden Center mission. Below are an array of blogs on mikveh, sexuality, marriage, women’s health, body image, parenting, and Taharat Hamishpacha.
This blog invites readers to submit their experience with mikveh and the laws of niddah in order to raise awareness to the range of feelings and experiences in the community. The Eden Center does not endorse positions stated in blogs, but allows authors’ voices to be heard on this platform. For blogs dealing with halakhic topics, we encourage each person to consult their own halakhic authority for clarification.
We value your feedback and submissions.
Wedding Night Worries
By: Dr. Elissa Helman Every woman looks forward to her wedding. The dress, the hair, the makeup, the pictures, the [...]
Embodied Redemption
In the beginning of Sefer Shmot, we are witness to the steep decline of the Jewish people into slavery. One [...]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and its Manifestation in the Observance of Family Purity
This blog is based on an article that will appear in a forthcoming book by Rabbi Pinchas Cohen, A Practical Guide [...]
A Gentle Reminder
I am a fairly busy person. I am a busy woman and I can sometimes be a harried mother. I [...]
Not Your Typical Tovelet
"I need to tovel (immerse) tonight, how do I make an appointment?" That was a very innocent question. "I'm here," [...]
Mikveh After Loss
That lady at the mikveh…She caught my eye and I just stood there staring. The person staring back at me [...]
Navigating Niddah as a Couple
Early on while dating my now husband, I was dealing with a difficult personal situation. When I was talking it [...]
I Don’t Like Going to the Mikveh
I think I’ve said it before, but I don’t like going to the mikveh. There are many issues that keep [...]
“Don’t say this” Mikveh Attendant Edition
Most people want to say the right thing in a difficult situation. However, often, what one thinks is the right [...]
When a name is so much more than just a name
January 5, 2022, I awoke to a myriad of WhatsApp messages with links to several articles announcing the long awaited [...]
I Had Postpartum Depression – There, I Said It!
This month I am announcing loudly - I had postpartum depression! Why? Why not? Statistics show that one in eight [...]
Which Birth Control Is Right for You?
One Shabbat afternoon I was at the park, discussing our birth control frustrations with a friend. She mentioned that she [...]