Saris (Judaism)
In Jewish tradition, the term saris is a term used to refer to an individual assigned male at birth who has done one of the following:
In traditional Judaism, gender plays a central role in legal obligations, such as mitzvah. Thus, the gender identities of the Talmud were created to fit into their legal system.
A saris who, naturally, did not undergo typical male puberty is referred to as saris hamah. Those affected by human intervention are referred to as saris adam. While it may have been a common practice in neighboring cultures, the Ancient Hebrews did not practice castration.
Examples
And let not the saris say: “I am a withered tree” For thus says God: As for the sarises who keep My sabbaths, I will give them an everlasting name that shall not perish. — ''Isaiah 56:3-5''
Marriage
While an ay'lonit can be married, the views on saris are more complicated. If they are born a saris hamah, they may marry without restrictions. However, if they are a saris adam, they cannot marry a Jewish woman, as there is a belief their wives may commit adultery as a consequence of the saris adam's infertility. In addition, if a saris adam was married prior to castration, they are required to divorce their wife.