For parents and educators, whose job is about to become much easier, it will be worth its weight in gold. Selim suner, recognized worldwide as authorities in the field, bring you this brandnew reference, which offers comprehensive yet succinct guidance on the preparation, assessment, and management of a full range of. Foreword, the west side institutional synagogue megilat esther, ed. Debow has done extensive research about intimacy and sexuality with children and teenagers in the orthodox community, and has published sexuality curriculum for jewish schools. Yocheved debow far less attention is given to women across tanakh than to men. The instant availability of endless sources of information about sexuality from every possible viewpoint has made it imperative that orthodox jewish parents talk to their children explaining human sexuality and intimacy from a torah perspective. Her research focuses on sexuality and intimacy education in the modern orthodox community. Yocheved debow phd on sexual abuse, shonda, and concealment in orthodox jewish community michael lesser. Yocheved debow holds a doctorate from barilan universitys school of education.
Yocheved debow, to be helpful in preparing for and navigating these conversations. Yocheved debow is the perfect author for the first book, talking about intimacy and sexuality. See more ideas about eden center, auckland art gallery and social anxiety test. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover daniels connections and jobs at similar companies. Kudos for tackling a sensitive subject the article by dr. A few jewish educational approaches to sexual ethics exist, notably sacred choices by rabbi laura novak winer, moving traditions, and life values and intimacy education by dr. I also appreciated that she gave suggestions for books we can give our kids to. If we are silent and do not talk to our children about this topic, we are doing them a. A comprehensive and candid guide for parents, addressing this sensitive topic in the context of modern challenges. Dr yocheved debow is the author of the ground breaking book, talking about intimacy and sexuality. Debows book, talking about intimacy and sexuality a. Teaching children about intimacy womens health and halacha. Yocheved debow, the worldrenowned author of the groundbreaking book, talking about intimacy and sexuality.
Especially important for those jewish communities which are more open to modern media and larger social exposure. Caroline peyser discuss life values and intimacy education. Avaliable format in pdf, epub, mobi, kindle, ebook and audiobook. A mathematical prodigy, he also was an accomplished talmudic scholar and authored dozens of articles on the interplay between the torah and science, in addition to several jewish scholarly works. Debow s book is a pioneering work on an extremely important topic that has been neglected in the orthodox jewish world. Acclaimed physicist cyril domb, 91, bridged religion and. A comprehensive guide to the seven books of the earth chronicles by zecharia sitchin accessibility books library as well as its powerful features, including thousands and thousands of title from favorite author, along with the capability to read or download hundreds of boos on your pc or smartphone in minutes. A guide for orthodox jewish parents will be joining us for an informative and stimulating lecture. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. He is the author of six books and dozens of articles on the. She has a ba in psychology and education and an ma in child.
Orthodox educators have produced important books, such as dr. You may find the book talking about intimacy and sexuality. July 24august 9 commentators often attempted to return to the peshat, to what they understood as the plain meaning of the text. She has published curriculum as well as a book for parents. Sep 30, 2012 dr yocheved debow writes an important guide to modern sexuality through the prism of jewish orthodoxy. Faculty biographies wendy amsellem is a faculty member at drisha institute and at yeshivat maharat. Dubovskys phone number, address, hospital affiliations and more. Annotated bibliography of sexuality education curricula. Love and hope and sex and dreams are still survivin on.
Her research focuses on sexuality and intimacy education in the modern orthodox community for which she received. Steven dubovsky, psychiatrist in buffalo, ny us news. Utilizing halacha to address difficult social and medical. Therefore those women who are mentioned and highlighted provide an important opportunity for us to explore the tanakhs perception of these female characters. Dr yocheved debow writes an important guide to modern sexuality through the. Orthodox sex guru misses the mark on the rise of interest. Adolescent sexuality and halacha womens health and halacha. There have been other speakers and books cropping up addressing this and related topics. She is a graduate of the drisha scholars circle and she has a ba. Yocheved debows new book, talking about intimacy and sexuality.
Yocheved debow 2012 paperback download pdf textbook of pediatric emergency medicine master techniques in orthopaedic surgery by gary r. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Yocheved debow this book helps parents meet the challenge and engage in a scientifically factual, accurate, honest and helpful conversation about intimacy and sexuality. Defending the human spirit r warren goldstein very impressive book by the chief rabbi of south africa. Kenneth brander is president and rosh hayeshiva of ohr torah stone institutions. Yocheved debows talking about intimacy and sexuality giving observant parents a torah inspired voice and a. Health education for the jewish school by yocheved debow and anna woloskiwruble, and other issues related to sex education in jewish schools. Tzelem, yeshiva university center for jewish future. Talking about intimacy and sexuality by yocheved debow another excellent resource for preparing for these dialogues.
Yocheved debow 2012 talking about intimacy and sexuality. Yocheved debow is the author of the recently published book, talking about intimacy and sexuality. Debow holds a doctorate from bar ilan universitys school of education. View daniel debows profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Yocheved debows talking about intimacy and sexuality which give orthodox parents a voice and a language to raise the topic. Adolescent sexuality and halacha womens health and. By overcoming our reluctance and discomfort, and confronting these topics with confidence, honesty, receptiveness, and love, we equip our children with one of the greatest gifts for. Yocheved debow and anna woloskiwruble 2008yocheved debow author life values and intimacy education. A guide for orthodox jewish parents 1st edition by dr. A guide for orthodox jewish parents by debow, jocheved, dr. For more traditional orthodox readers, there is no approbation, so they may be reluctant to read it. A guide for orthodox jewish parents,ou pressktav publishing.
Orthodox and sex in same title and what have we gained. Yocheved debow why do we need to talk to our children about sexuality. As i picked up the book, i hoped for a bible, hoping one book could possibly answer all my questions and allay all my fears. Yocheved debow a very good book, aimed at adolescents and those counselling them.
A comprehensive curriculum for grades 38, this orthodox sexuality curriculum, originally written for yeshiva day schools, examines a broad selection of sexuality and relationship topics from a traditional perspective. Yocheved debows talking about intimacy and sexuality which give orthodox parents a voice and a language to raise the topic of intimacy and sexuality within their own family. Jul 14, 20 the instant availability of endless sources of information about sexuality from every possible viewpoint has made it imperative that orthodox jewish parents talk to their children explaining human sexuality and intimacy from a torah perspective. Physicist cyril domb, whose advancement of theoretical physics led to new understandings of everyday phenomena, passed away last week at the age of 91. You have to find a healthy balance, teaching your kids to distinguish between right and wrong without pressuring them or making them feel guilty when they find.
Daniel debow director loblaw companies limited linkedin. There is very little written on these issues from an authentic jewish perspective. Yocheved debows book is a cause for celebration in the orthodox jewish community. Yocheved debow, talking about intimacy and sexuality. While the book contains important information, most people will not give it the attention it deserves. Yocheved debow combines the most accurate scientific. Yocheved debow provides helpful suggestions on how to address this delicate topic. Kenneth brander select publications ohr torah stone. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. I was therefore very excited to have the opportunity to read dr. Debows 4 tips on talking to your kids about the birds and the bees adina soclof january 24, 20 the other night i attended a very interesting and highly informative class given by and old friend and teacher dr. It is rooted in the belief that we foster a commitment by engaging our children in thoughtful dialogue, sharing with them our values on these topics. The other night i attended a very interesting and highly informative class given by and old friend and teacher dr.
Jewish education must include sexual ethics the forward. Debow has tackled an essential issue in the orthodox community. She has a ba in psychology and education and an ma in child clinical and school psychology from hebrew university, and a ph. Sara diament, talking to your children about intimacy.
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