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Why was it necessary for Leah to make up stories about her nightgown....

posted 9 years ago by Dphoadley
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when she could simply claim 'Niday' or 'Family Purity'! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niddah#Ritual_purity_aspect

All Orthodox Couples sleep apart for approximately 12 days each month!

I will not equivocate; I will not excuse; I will not retreat a single inch; AND I WILL BE HEARD!

[–] jmatrixrenegade 9 years ago

Is it clear that those days overlapped with the mother's visit?

There is also dramatic reasons to have her make up stories.