Does anybody know what the morality of contraception is within Judaism?

[Robert_Sock]

Does anybody know what the morality of contraception is within Judaism?

 

[Garyjohn2]

There are different sects of judaism, but from what I’ve read, generally speaking, as long as the man concludes the act in the woman, it is kosher. So, condoms are no good, the rest is ok.

 

[Jesus_123]

+*A canticle of Jewish King Solomon . . .
*+
:bible1:
Lo, children are an heritage of the
LORD:
and the
fruit of the womb
is HIS reward.
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man;
so are children of the youth.
**Happy **
**is the man that hath his quiver full of them: **
they shall not be ashamed,
but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
Psalm 127:3-5
+

. . . all for Jesus+
. . . Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow+
:harp:​

 

[Rence]

I know they are allowed ABCs, especially if pregnancy would cause complications for a woman, or would be too much of a burden on the family. IIRC they have to consult their rabbi, but they do not take, “be fruitful and multiply” to the extent that the Catholic Church does. They are not forbidden from using ABCs, and they have no position on NFP. They don’t place limits on the family the way the Catholic Church does. They can have one or ten kids, without coersion.

 

[Bezant]

Does anybody know what the morality of contraception is within Judaism?

At least for Orthodox Jews, I’ve heard that any method that blocks or avoids ejaculation in the vagina is forbidden. Female birth control methods are allowed, but only after the couple has one daughter and one son.

 

[Robert_Sock]

At least for Orthodox Jews, I’ve heard that any method that blocks or avoids ejaculation in the vagina is forbidden. Female birth control methods are allowed, but only after the couple has one daughter and one son.

Yes, I was mostly interested in Orthodox Judaism. Thanks for sharing!