tikkua
Tikkua is a traditional Jewish ritual performed by a woman who has recently given birth. The term "tikkua" comes from the Hebrew word meaning "repair" or "restoration," reflecting the idea that the woman's body is being restored to its pre-pregnancy state. The ritual is typically carried out by a mohel, a Jewish ritual circumciser, who is also trained in tikkua.
The tikkua ritual involves several steps. First, the mohel examines the mother to ensure that the birth
Next, the mohel performs a series of incisions on the mother's abdomen, typically in the shape of
Finally, the mohel performs a ritual washing of the mother's hands and feet, symbolizing the cleansing and
The tikkua ritual is an important part of Jewish tradition and is performed by many Jewish women