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The Power of Touch

Protecting the sanctity of marriage.

Published: March 21, 2008

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Visitor Comments: 8

(8) Reb Y., June 19, 2008 11:23 AM

Rav Cary is a Gadol!

Once again Rav Carys unique perspective on the world leads to an eloquent point. Thanx. Shetehai!

(7) A Rabbi, March 26, 2008 9:44 AM

Marital Intimacy is A Classic Vital Book

Thank you for writing it. Every Jew should read it. It should be required for every couple to read.

Great explanation here as well.

(6) Ronnie, March 24, 2008 10:00 PM

Agree

I couldn't agree more. I have been married for twelve years now and because I am so particular about following these laws I find myself so sensitive to my husband that when I get mad at him once in a while I literally cannot bear to hand something directly to him as touching him suddenly becomes something so intimate, almost like a kiss. I suppose this sounds crazy to someone who doesn't live this lifestyle but that doesn't make this feeling not true.

(5) rachel, March 24, 2008 4:55 PM

Eloquently stated. I truly enjoyed listening to Rabbi Friedman's class.

(4) Anonymous, March 24, 2008 11:05 AM

Hi
Thank you for this. It was good to hear. I do have a question, and when Rabbi Friedman speaks of what the Torah has to say--may I ask which particular passages, references he is using?
Thank you.
Shalom

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Rabbi Cary A. Friedman

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Rabbi Cary A. Friedman is an instructor at Yeshiva University's High School for Boys and a consultant to the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit and the law enforcement community in general. He earned an MSEE from Columbia University and rabbinic ordination from Yeshiva University. Rabbi Friedman was Executive Director of the Jewish Learning Experience of Durham, NC, a Chaplain at Duke University, and a Chaplain at the Federal prison in Butner, NC. Most recently, he was the Rabbi of Congregation Anshe Chesed in Linden, NJ. Rabbi Friedman is the author of five books including Marital Intimacy, Spiritual Survival for Law Enforcement and Wisdom from the Batcave.

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