Jewish law requires married females to immerse in a ritual bath conducted under the observation of a female mikvah attendant, in order to resume marital sexual relations post menstruation. Previous research suggests that while some women describe their mikvah experience as pleasant and spiritual, others find it difficult and unpleasant.

We are conducting a study looking at factors that influence divorce in the Orthodox Jewish community. To participate in this study you need to have experienced divorce and identify as orthodox at any point in your life. This survey is anonymous, takes about 15 minutes to complete and your response can really help the community better understand factors that lead to divorce. Your voice and experience will be used to help us gather data that will empower change. 

The aim of this study was to gather more detailed information regarding the occurrence of Sexual Assault within the Orthodox Jewish community.

The current study explored the prevalence rates of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse as well as the relationship between abuse and mental health within the Jewish Orthodox nonmarried community.