Jewish Sexual Ethics

Question 1

Sexual Ethics (3)

Answer 1

Marriage
Procreative
Niddah (Family Purity)

Question 2

Procreative
Genesis 1:28

Answer 2

‘Be fruitful and multiply’
Sex is Kiddushin (holy, generally contained within marriage)
Children - viewed as a blessing and a fulfilment of divine will.

Question 3

Procreative: Orthodox v Reform

Answer 3

The decision to
have children is often framed as a personal decision rather than a divine obligation.
In Orthodox Judaism, this commandment is taken seriously, with large families often
seen as an ideal.

Question 4

Procreative: Effect on LOB

Answer 4

Positive (Orthodox): Affirms the continuation of Jewish life and tradition, spiritually fulfilling.

Negative (Reform): Pressure to have children can be seen as an imposition for those not wishing to or unable to have children.