does jewish religion allow pre-marital sex??

Question

does jewish religion allow pre-marital sex??

plz i have no idea and still learning.

i knew a man of 32 he told me hes still a virgin coz of his religion.
hes jewish . is it true?

help out a learner here. thanks

Answer 1

Nope. Judaism does not allow pre-marital sex. In fact though, intercourse is technically a way to consummate a marriage. It's not the preferred way, and in fact was prohibited by rabbinic decree thousands of years ago, sort of. That is, it's still technically a way to make a marriage official, but when the sanhedrin (basically the Supreme Court of the Jewish people) was in place, it was punishable, I think by flogging.

Amongst orthodox Jews, who are most likely to keep the laws regarding conduct in sexual matters, people tend to marry young, with women between 18 and their early twenties, and men usually around their mid-twenties. Still, it's not inconceivable to have an observant Jew who's 32 and still not married (I have friends who are even older, and unmarried). Still, it's a mitzvah (a commandment) to get married and to have kids, so he should be looking. Until he finds his match though, if he's following his religion, he'll still be a virgin.

Answer 2

While premarital sex is considered sinful by the rabbinic community, the rabbis also recognize the human desire for sexual interaction. Sexual intercourse between a man and a woman is to be reserved for their union upon marriage when they become one with God. Several centuries ago, rabbis deemed the age of eighteen the proper age for marriage. This custom was put into affect to mitigate the desire for premarital sex. The only limits placed on sexual activities in the Torah are prohibitions against adultery and incest.

In biblical times, a man was not prohibited from having sexual relations with a woman, as long as it led to marriage. If a woman conceives a child from premarital sex, and there is no marriage proposal, then the child is considered a mamzer (bastard). The Bible never explicitly states a woman and man may not have sexual intercourse prior to marriage; therefore, no sanction was imposed for premarital sex, but it was considered a violation of custom.

In Jewish law, the principles of modesty, zenut, forbid women from being promiscuous. A man must concentrate on his daily studies and praying, rather than being concerned by the sexuality of a woman. Thus, the rabbinic scholars of the Talmud prohibited prostitution and premarital sex (with no intention of marriage).

Answer 3

Baritone has a good answer. I would like to add to it---many ultra Orthodox do insist their children marry at an early age--reasons sited. The young couple is introduced to each other by the parents (often they are introduced to several people-to be given a choice). They get to know each other with visits--but, always accompanied by another person. They are never alone until the marriage has taken place.

Answer 4

torah would be a good place to begin learning about judaism. i'm talking about the first books of the old testament, especially leviticus and deuteronomy (which means the second law). other than that read the talmuds teaching on pre-marital sex. its interesting, the different rabbis often disagree with one another but thats rabbinic judaism for you...

Answer 5

Sexual relations between husband and wife are promoted for both reproduction and enjoyment. In fact if a husband does not provide his wife sexual relations and please her, this can be cause for the rabbbinic authorities to try to get him to grant her a divorce. But sex outside of marriage is against Jewish law and therefore sin. You will not get many Jewish responses on Shabbat. After sunset there will be many more Jews in Y/A.

Answer 6

I know of no religion that advocates pre-marital sex. He may well be a virgin.

Answer 7

No Religion allows premarital sex, but most people have it.

Answer 8

Im a Muslim but as far as i know it doesnt allow

Answer 9

thats actually a good question...and i have no idea what the answer is. needless to say im as curious to see the answer as you are.