The Importance of Being on the Same Page
I started teaching kallah classes about six years ago after I was sought out by one of the well-known teachers [...]
Tips for Kallah Teachers on How to Prevent a Bride from Experiencing Pain during Intimacy
By: Rivki Chudnoff, PT I had been treating a young woman, married for eight months, who was referred to my [...]
Waters of Separation: For my Daughter at the Mikveh
Introduction to Waters of Separation Three days before her wedding in May 2013, Hannah and I had a list [...]
3 Important Lessons from Life Experience to Empower Brides
When I – a nervous twenty-something – married the boy/man of my dreams, I knew that I had no idea [...]
Making the Mikveh a Place to Talk about (or not Talk about) Sex and Fertility
When a woman comes to the mikveh, her mind may very well be elsewhere: on the intimacy to come, the [...]
Can the Mother of the Bride Guide Her?
Isn’t it wonderful how much time and effort Jewish women invest in their daughters’ wedding preparations? Everything is planned meticulously [...]
A Response to Dr. Jennie Rosenfeld on Hilkhot Tzniut
Jennie is a dear friend and a leader in the community in issues relating to Judaism and sexuality. Her work [...]
An Invitation to Talk about the Mikveh
The second time I ever went to the Mikveh stands out in my mind. I was nervous and hesitant and [...]