Body
Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices, Vol. 1: Body
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The classic Jewish conception of the body is examined and challenged by contemporary realities. Are our bodies really ours to do with what we wish? Or are they divinely inspired creations we are bound to protect? Maintaining the proper weight is healthy, but dieting or a negative body image can lead to unhealthy behavior. How careful must we be to keep our bodies from harm? What does Jewish tradition actually say about about desecration of the body? A case study on tattoos and the discussions it touches off offer some insightful clarification on the issue.