Massage has a long and varied history. Its development since biblical times, if not before, is a fascinating account of practitioners, innovations and controversies. During its evolution, especially in the Western World and Middle East, Jews were involved in its practice and development. Detailed mentions in the Mishna, Shulchan Aruch and in the writings of Rashi and the Rambam, combined with the often hidden history of more modern Jewish practitioners and innovators, has led Len to ask: Massage – Is it Jewish?
Professor Len Goldstone had a busy academic career as Lecturer, Dean and Full Professor of Applied Statistics at several UK Universities, plus Visiting Professorships in Ireland and Texas, US, specialising in Health Service Research and Medical Audit. He took early retirement in the year 2000, in order to join the British Ministry of Justice as a Lord Chancellor’s Visitor, an Independent Advisor to the Judicial System in relation to Powers of Attorney. He finally retired in 2020.
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