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Marital Intimacy: A Traditional Jewish Approach

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This book undertakes a difficult topic with wisdom, grace, and sensitivity. This is a must-read for anyone who is interested in a genuinely Jewish approach to marriage and sexuality. Rabbi Friedman stages the rapproachment of faith and materiality with the subtle eloquence of a true scholar, yet never loses sight of his audience. Unlike other books that I have seen on this subject, Marital Intimacy is ultimately more concerned with moral truth than cultural indictment, and as such is a true joy to read.

I think that this book is crucial, and should be read by anyone who wishes to understand the role that pleasure plays in life's pursuits. Although accesible and enlightening for readers of any backround, it will be particularly informative for anyone who wishes to understand Judiasm's view of physical pleasure, and its stark contrast from Christianity. I cannot reccomend this book enough.

This book places a delicate subject in a context of modesty, halakchic accuracy, and sensitivity. The author provides answers to many questions regarding sexuality and does so successfully with regard to the modern world. All couples desirous of establishing a healthy, intimate foundation in their marriage, Jewish or not, should consider this required reading material.

For those people who liked this book, there is another excellent book on marriage available by the same author. The book is Table for Two (distributed by Feldheim). For some reason it is listed under his English name, Cary A. Friedman, but it's the same author. A great all-around guide to marriage! I loved both books!