It all begins with an idea.

For religious Jews, there are also issues of modesty. As with some better-known groups, such as religious Muslims, many Jewish women dress modestly, cover their hair and do not show their bodies in public.

“During a fast, your body will make sure baby is getting what they need (whether pregnant or breastfeeding); however, it’s at the expense of the mother.”

Years ago, when I was a new mother, my infant daughter was hungry, so I latched her on. It didn’t occur to me that there was anything wrong with doing this during Friday night Shabbat services in the synagogue.