Prostitution in Jewish communities

Prostitution in Jewish communities

In eastern Jewish communities, prostitution was most prevalent in Morocco, especially during the occupation of the country by foreign armies during World War II. The growth of prostitution was also facilitated by the transition from traditional life in rural areas to urban and the same reasons that caused it everywhere: poverty, ignorance, mass migration. After…

Prostitution under exile

Prostitution under exile

The decline of the traditional way of life significantly shook the foundations of the sexual morality of East European Jewry. Emancipation, assimilation, and contact with the life of other nations alien to Jewry were accompanied by the assimilation of not only language and culture, but also vicious morals. The growth of prostitution among Jews of…

History of prostitution in Israel – continued

History of prostitution in Israel – continued

Under the conditions of Galut, where Jews lived within the community, and their lifestyle was determined by the strict rules of Halacha and tradition, extramarital affairs among Jews were much rarer than among the non-Jewish population. Any extramarital affairs were considered as prostitution (beylate is bitter); The rabbis strictly condemned all manifestations of sexual licentiousness…

Unusual sexual habits of prostitutes in ancient Rome.

Unusual sexual habits of prostitutes in ancient Rome.

What was prostitution in ancient Rome? In fact, this activity has constantly evolved both in the era of the Republic and in the time of the Empire. In addition, it is quite clear that the “oldest profession in the world” appeared at the very moment of the city’s inception. The famous comedian Plautus (254-184 BC)…

A bit about the history of prostitution in Israel

A bit about the history of prostitution in Israel

PROSTITUTION (late Latin prostitutio, from the Latin prostituo – `I put out for debauchery`,` dishonor`), the sale of his body for the purpose of earning. The Bible, Talmud, and later halachic literature do not have a completely identical concept; the word “fornication” used there had a broader meaning and, according to most lawmakers, refers to…

History of Escort Services

History of Escort Services

History of Escort Services The historical characteristics of the escort and the traditions that influenced this phenomenon are a matter full of discussions. Many people mistakenly perceive the nature and essence of this sphere of activity. To study the intricacies of the question, refer to historical factors and analogies. The history of escort escort begins…