On Monday's Munch this week, students learned about and discussed the Jewish laws pertaining sex, protection, abortion, homosexuality, and masturbation. An awkward topic to say the least, the students handled the subject with maturity, and asked provoking questions.
Jewish laws about sex and intimacy are stated in both the Torah and Talmud, and all of which specify no physical interactions before marriage. The female students got a kick out of learning that sex is the women's right, not the mans. In fact, if a man withholds intimacy from the women it is grounds for divorce.
The talmud also offers more comical interpretations of the rules. When examining masturbation, "The hand that moves below the navel should be cut off."
Freshman, Simon Hallerman, was "shocked to know that the hole in the bed sheet was just an urban legend." Other students seemed just as perplexed to know that condoms are not permitted, but the pill is allowed.
It was an educational afternoon, which gave the students a lot to think about, and hopefully empowered them to make responsible choices.
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