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Parents often worry about this, but brain damage from a fever is extremely unlikely. It's not unusual for a sick toddler to run a temperature of 104 or even 105 degrees F. Although fevers over 106 degrees are very unusual, unless a child is trapped i...

Parents often worry about this, but brain damage f...

Finally, let us shed some light on what is considered in the West as the greatest symbol of women’s oppression and servitude, the veil or the head cover. Is it true that there is no such thing as the veil in the Judaeo-Christian tradition? Let us set...

Finally, let us shed some light on what is conside...

Let us now tackle the important question of polygamy. Polygamy is a very ancient practice found in many human societies. The Bible did not condemn polygamy. To the contrary, the Old Testament and Rabbinic writings frequently attest to the legality of...

Let us now tackle the important question of polyga...

Because of the fact that the Old Testament recognized no inheritance rights to them, widows were among the most vulnerable of the Jewish population. The male relatives who inherited all of a woman’s deceased husband’s estate were to provide for her f...

Because of the fact that the Old Testament recogni...

One of the most important differences between the Qur’an and the Bible is their attitude towards female inheritance of the property of a deceased relative. The Biblical attitude has been succinctly described by Rabbi Epstein: “The continuous and unbr...

One of the most important differences between the ...

The Old Testament in several places commands kind and considerate treatment of the parents and condemns those who dishonor them. For example, “If anyone curses his father or mother, he must be put to death.”(Lev. 20:9) and “A wise man brings joy to h...

The Old Testament in several places commands kind ...

The three religions have remarkable differences in their attitudes towards divorce. Christianity abhors divorce altogether. The New Testament unequivocally advocates the indissolubility of marriage. It is attributed to Jesus to have said, “But I tell...

The three religions have remarkable differences in...

The Jewish tradition regarding the husband’s role towards his wife stems from the conception that he owns her as he owns his slave 19. This conception has been the reason behind the double standard in the laws of adultery and behind the husband’s abi...

The Jewish tradition regarding the husband’s role ...

Adultery is considered a sin in all religions. The Bible decrees the death sentence for both the adulterer and the adulteress: “If a man commits adultery with his neighbour's wife, both the adulterer and the adulteress shall be put to death.” (Lev. 2...

Adultery is considered a sin in all religions. The...

According to the Bible, a man must fulfil any vows he might make to God. He must not break his word. On the other hand, a woman's vow is not necessarily binding on her. It has to be approved by her father, if she is living in his house, or by her hus...

According to the Bible, a man must fulfil any vows...

Another issue in which the Qur’an and the Bible disagree is the issue of women bearing witness. It is true that the Qur’an has instructed the believers dealing in financial transactions to get two male witnesses or one male and two females: “…and cal...

Another issue in which the Qur’an and the Bible di...

Jewish laws and regulations concerning menstruating women are extremely restrictive. The Old Testament considers any menstruating woman as unclean and impure. Moreover, her impurity "infects" others as well. Anyone or anything she touches becomes unc...

Jewish laws and regulations concerning menstruatin...

The difference between the Biblical and the Qur’anic conceptions of women is not limited to the newly born female, it extends far beyond that. Let us compare their attitudes towards a female trying to learn her religion. The heart of Judaism is the T...

The difference between the Biblical and the Qur’an...

I go swimming twice a week and love the feeling of having the weight taken off my belly! But is the chlorine in the pool bad for my baby? In the past there has been some debate about whether it's safe to swim in chlorinated pools during pregnancy. Ho...

I go swimming twice a week and love the feeling of...

Hey Mom! When making a decision about when to leave work, keep in mind that you'll feel the most discomfort and fatigue during the first three and the last three months. Many women feel full of energy during the second trimester. Before you breathe a...

Hey Mom! When making a decision about when to leav...

Your social habits Whether you're pregnant or are planning to conceive, now is the time to do a safety check on your social habits and home and work environment. Anything that could affect your well-being could affect your baby too, especially in th...

Your social habits Whether you're pregnant or are...

Heartburn and Indigestion The heart has nothing to do with this problem, which was named long before it was understood. Heartburn involves regurgitation of stomach acid back into the throat or esophagus. It's a mild form of indigestion that, once aga...

Heartburn and Indigestion The heart has nothing to...

wouldn't it be great to hear that you should not get on your knees and scrub anything during your pregnancy? The truth is that the majority of cleaning products really can't hurt your baby. Still, it's smart to be cautious about using the toxic chemi...

wouldn't it be great to hear that you should not g...

If you live in the city, you know you're not breathing the best air around. Cars, trucks, furnaces, and industrial machinery all spew poisonous carbon monoxide into the air. If you breathe in a lot of second-hand smoke from cigarettes and cigars, you...

If you live in the city, you know you're not breat...

It's the legal responsibility of your employer to provide a safe environment. In pregnancy, being aware of your rights can help protect you and your baby. In recent decades, women worried about whether working at a computer screen put their babies at...

It's the legal responsibility of your employer to ...

Nosebleeds The tiny blood vessels of the nose become more congested during pregnancy and break open easily. That's why nosebleeds are so common. Dry air tends to worsen the problem. You might try these techniques: Apply pressure—Lean your head forwa...

Nosebleeds The tiny blood vessels of the nose beco...