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Is being shomer negiah ruining your life?

Miriam Shaviv

By Miriam Shaviv

Is being shomer negiah ruining your life?

August 4, 2009 08:53

1 min read

This funny video, suggesting a solution to the "shomer negiah problem", is making the rounds:

Enjoy!

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