Divorce
‘Years of hell’: Jewish women describe the fight to obtain a religious divorce
New documentary, Get Up: Breakthroughs in the Battle for Jewish Divorce, examines the impact of religious divorce refusal, a practice recognized in many countries as a form of domestic violence.
Woman arrested in northern Israel over alleged false terror report, husband arrested over threats
A temporary move abroad can carry lasting legal consequences for Israelis - interview
Public ring proposals could constitute Jewish marriages, creating halachic issues, rabbi warns
Divorced not happy? Use the war for a “ceasefire” for the sake of the children
In the shadow of sirens and security tension, children of divorced parents need a more stable anchor than ever, even if the parents themselves still carry resentment and pain.
Dutch registry study: Children of divorce have fewer children and shorter relationships
The marriage duration of children from divorced families was, on average, about one year shorter than that of other people.
From tragedy to protection: The fight against agunah status - opinion
Jewish families can protect wives from agunah status through halachic prenups and wartime authorizations, ensuring resilience even in tragedy.
When Jewish law fails: Decades-long struggle of Jewish women seeking freedom - opinion
Even with legal tools, Jewish women who are trapped in bad marriages wait years for divorce.
The changing face of marriage and divorce in today’s society
Getting divorced? This is probably the most important factor that will protect your children
Children don’t need perfect parents, just stability. They need two parents who can communicate and cooperate. Despite the difficulty, put the children at the center and keep talking.
Rabbinical court chaos leaves Israelis trapped in a broken system - opinion
System failures, from missing files to postponed hearings, in Israel’s rabbinical courts are delaying justice and trapping families in legal limbo.
Divorced Americans are more likely to remarry, Pew finds
Around 1.8 million Americans ended their marriage through divorce in 2023, but two-thirds will likely go on to tie the knot a second time.
Going it alone: Israel’s healing won’t come from the world—it must come from within - opinion
We must press on in the face of this adversity because, if need be, we can dance out of the stairwell on our own.
Starting the Jewish New Year with freedom: Woman granted divorce after 23-year fight
The ex-husband attempted to extort T., demanding large sums of money in exchange for a get.
