The Joy of Text: Where Real Sex Meets Jewish Law

Seduction Advice (Tractate Shabbat 140b)

11.15.2018 - By The Joy of TextPlay

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In what could be the first parent-child sex talk on record, Rav Hisda gives his daughters advice about how to increase their husband’s desire during sex. Or is it the benefits of being modest? We discuss the different interpretations of this cryptic text and the continued relevance of its lessons. The post Rav Hisda’s Seduction Advice to His Daughters (Tractate Shabbat 140B) appeared first on Jewish Public Media.

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