Halachic Responsum: May Jews Get Tattoos?

Issued by the Beit Din of the International Assembly for Netzarim JudaismSubject: The permissibility of Jews getting or having tattoos within the framework of Torah-observant Jewish life or those who live within other Jewish communities. She’elah May a Jew receive a tattoo? Does Torah prohibit tattooing only when it is tied to mourning rites “for … [Read more…]

Halakhic Responsum: May Jews Participate in BDSM Activities?

Issued by the Beit Din of the International Assembly for Netzarim JudaismSubject: The permissibility of consensual BDSM within the framework of Torah-observant Jewish life Question: Is it permissible, under Torah law as interpreted by Netzarim Judaism, for Jews to engage in BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Dominance, Submission, Sadism, and Masochism) practices, whether privately or as part … [Read more…]

A Jewish View on Abortion: Tradition, Torah, and the Sanctity of Life

The issue of abortion is one of the most morally complex and emotionally charged debates in modern society. For Judaism—particularly as expressed through the lens of Netzarim Judaism—it is neither a blanket prohibition nor a casual allowance. Instead, Jewish teachings offer a nuanced framework grounded in Torah, shaped by centuries of commentary, and informed by … [Read more…]