Reviewed and corrected by Yechiel Sitzman in consultation with Rabbi Yoel Schwartz
This is the latest version, (April 15, 2005) of the translation of Rabbi Schwatz's booklet, as sent to Rabbi Hollander by Rabbi Sitzman. That version had corrected some mistakes, was sent it to Rabbi Sitzman for his correction and OK. This version is was prepared for wikinoah.
===Introduction===
It is an ancient custom of Israel to be careful and not to have sexual relations when the woman is having her menstrual period. An Israelite married woman is not allowed to have sexual relations with her husband for seven days, starting from the first day of her menstruation period. After the seven days she must go to a ritual bath, a mikvah, before she resumes having sexual relations with her husband. A Noahide is not called to do so, but it is worthwhile for the couple to abstain from having sexual relations during the woman’s menstrual period.
