Tu B’Av is often described as the Jewish holiday of love. It invites us to celebrate romance, partnership, and the joy of finding—or continuing to choose—the person with whom we build our lives.

Taharat hamishpacha and mikveh are often spoken about in the language of closeness, renewal, and anticipation. When you are going through challenges in your marriage (and/or considering divorce), those same practices can feel heavy, confusing, lonely, or even painful. The halachot themselves do not change, but the emotional landscape around them absolutely does.

Balancing personal postpartum needs, the desire for physical support and the imposed lack of touch from one’s husband can be particularly challenging when dealing with the hormones and changes after birth.

The marital bedroom should be more than just a place to sleep—it should be a sanctuary for intimacy, vulnerability, and connection.

Understanding and making space for the good in male sexuality

For the last year and a half, every Israeli—man, woman, and child—has been surrounded by difficult events, not by choice. These events...