The Routledge International Handbook of Sex Therapy and Religion

Program on Thursday, October 23rd

• 17:00 Greetings (Rector, Yona-Dvir Shalem)
• 17:10 Two short TedTalks

Chris Wiloite Faith, Shame, and the Body: Cultural Perspectives on Pornography and Masturbation in Mormon Communities

Donja Hodaie On the Evaluation of sexual Orientation and Gender Identities in Shi'a Islamic Theology and Jurisprudence

• 17:55 Short Break - tea & coffee (Mensa)
• 18:15 Panel Sex & Religion - Jewish, Muslim & Christian Trialogue chaired by Dr. Caleb Jacobson, Dr. Wafaa Eltantawy, Sr. Dr. Nélida Naveros Córdova, Shai Spitzen
• 19:00 Questions
• 19:15 Closing Remarks
• 19:30 Wine and Fingerfood (Mensa)

Program on Friday, October 24th

• 14:00-15:45 Dr. Caleb Jacobson The Use of Sexual Health Aids in Clinical Practices
• 16:00-16:45 Shai Spitzen BDSM and alternative sexual practices as reflected in Jewish culture and religion
• 17:00-17:45 Yona-Dvir Shalem Shabbat and Sexuality in Biblical, Talmudic and Halakhic Literature (closing session)