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Spotting or staining does not “automatically” render a woman niddah; it depends on where the blood is coming from. While this distinction may be irrelevant to medical doctors, who are focused onpathology and disease, a Bodeket can determine the source of bleeding and provide a report for your Rav, so a proper and informed halachic decision can be made.
Now you can be examined confidentially and discreetly by Channie Akerman, who was trained by the original Bodeket in Israel. Endorsed by prominent Rabbonim and numerous authors of sefarim on Taharat Hamishpacha, the exam can sometimes prevent unnecessary separation time and trips to the mikvah.
Special attention and guidance is also given to newlyweds, who are often unsure at this special time in their lives. Practical, hands-on instruction provided in how to make bedikot and similar issues.
Have you ever heard of a Bodeket? Have you ever wondered what a Bodeket does? Do you know what kind of training or education is required to become a Bodeket? Is a Bodeket different than a doctor? Did you know that not all blood causes one to be Nidah? What is Dam Makkah? What can a Bodeket see? Can a Bodeket help you?
Hopefully this article and the ones to follow will answer theses questions and many more.
A Bodeket is Hebrew for “a woman who examines”. Sometimes referred to as a “Bodeket Taharah “ since a Bodeket examines a woman for Taharat Hamishpacha matters. Spotting and staining does not automatically cause one to be Niddah, it may be Dam Makah, blood from a wound. When a woman finds a blood stain that she suspects is not menstrual blood, she will ask a Rabbi about her Niddah status. Sometimes the Rabbi will be able to establish her Nidah status just by looking at the stain. Many times however, the Rabbi will send her to a Bodeket to be examined to determine the source of the bleeding. A Bodeket will perform a visual exam and will be able to see if the blood is coming from the uterus or from elsewhere. Uterine bleeding will usually cause a woman to be Nidah. However, other bleeding whether in minute or large amount will rarely cause a woman to be Nidah. After the exam, the Bodeket will provide a report to the Rabbi. The Rabbi will then rule on the Niddah status.
This exam can prevent a woman from being Nidah unnecessarily. It can actually save her month! It can prevent husband and wife from being separated at a time when Halacha does not require separation. Instead of being temeah, she will be in a state of Kedushah. All this, from a simple exam.