[Avodah] Parameters of breastfeeding in public

[Aryeh Herzig]

Liron Kopinsky wrote:
<<Hi All,
I have been discussing the idea of breastfeeding in public (with a cover, of
course) with my wife and we were wondering if anyone had some thoughts on
the subject.>>



see Ksubos 75a: Says Rabba bar bar Chana: I witnessed an Arabic woman who
slung her breast over her shoulder to nurse her baby.

Since this amora is known for documenting strange and unusual events he is
describing an unusual physical characteristic of this woman.

But why mention that she is Arabic (Arabiah)?  Perhaps because the lack of
Tznius?

Or, is it like the many other times that he routinely tells a story that
includes "Hahu Taaya" (This here Arab) and breastfeeding in public was the
norm then.
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