Procreation

What halachot and customs are related to conception, pregnancy, and prenatal care? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/motherhood-2-pregnancy/ Email us at [email protected] to sponsor an episode

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY - Want to sponsor an episode or series in our motherhood series in honor of a woman you love? Email us at [email protected] before our next episode drops.  What is the prohibition of sirus, sterilization? What are its implications for the permissibility of various contraceptive methods? What contraceptives are halachically preferred? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/contraception-6/

What is the prohibition of wasting seed? What are the implications for the permissibility of various contraceptive methods? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/contraception-5/ Email us at [email protected] to sponsor an episode!

What is a rabbi's role in making decisions about contraception? When is contraception permissible at the beginning of marriage? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/contraception-4/ To sponsor an episode email us at [email protected]

Health and spacing aside, what factors may affect halachic decisions about contraception? Is it permissible to delay fulfilling the mitzva of procreation? Sources and transcript here: https://www.deracheha.org/contraception-3/ To dedicate an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at [email protected]  

When is contraceptive use permissible after childbirth? What about after pirya ve-rivya has been fulfilled? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/contraception-2/ To sponsor an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at [email protected]

When is contraception permissible? What roles do health considerations play in permissibility? Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/contraception-1/ Email us at [email protected] to sponsor an episode or share feedback

What is meant by the blessing and imperative to "be fruitful and multiply"? What are the different levels of this mitzva, and how do they apply to women? Transcipt and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/motherhood-1-procreation/ To dedicate an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at [email protected] 

How do the later stages of the wedding, from reading the ketuba to yichud, work in practice? What are potential roles for women?  Transcript and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/wedding-ceremony-3/  Sponsor an episode in honor of a loved one or a special occasion! Email us at [email protected]

What is the role of mesader kiddushin, and who can fulfill it? How is kiddushin conducted in practice? Can the kalla give the chatan a ring? Transcipt and sources here: https://www.deracheha.org/wedding-ceremony-2/ To dedicate an episode of Kol Deracheha email us at [email protected]