Article Discussion: Looking for Mr Goodstein When Gentile Singles Seek Jewish Mates

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[Gavriele]

"Mitchell said she is interested in converting to Judaism and raising her children within the faith. She has had her Hebrew name tattooed on her ankle" ....TATTOO BIG NO NO in JUDAISM.

[Benjamin Maron]

Gavriele,

Tattoos are no bigger a "no no" than not following any other commandment. And, interestingly enough, there are tshuvos (responsa) dating back a few hundred years that outline the permissibly of tattoos while still following, according to the rabbis who wrote these answers, the intended halakha of not permanently "marring" one's body.