sotah

The trial by ordeal prescribed for a woman suspected of infidelity is unparalleled anywhere else in the Torah.

Confronting a troubling biblical narrative.

Why some Orthodox women cover their hair, whether with wigs, hats or scarves.

In the Second Temple period, a system of Jewish courts emerged.

Halacha and social equality today.

We do not need to suffer through devastating consequences in order to learn how to live differently.

A midrash on the Sotah ritual emphasizes the lengths to which we go to bring peace between spouses.