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Civil Marriage in Israel

For a large number of Israelis, religious politics and identity issues disrupt the pursuit of holy matrimony.

Confessions of a High Holiday Prayer Leader

Preparing to lead services used to evoke nightmares.

History & Development of Divorce

History of Jewish divorce, Biblical, Talmudic, and modern

The Get, or Bill of Divorce

The get is the bill of divorce that the husband gives to the wife to release her from the marriage.

Congratulations! You’re Israel’s Youngest Divorcee! Thank You?

Back at my camp, we have an evening program (or Peulat Erev, if you will) called Mock Wedding, that is ...

There Are No Chained Men

In the context of Jewish divorce, there are no chained men. Why?

Writing & Delivering the Get

Writing and delivering the get (bill of divorce) is a complicated process requiring experts in Jewish divorce law.

Liturgy, Ritual and Custom of Divorce

What's involved in dissolving a Jewish marriage.

Divorce in the Bible

Biblical divorce law provided some protection for women by setting limits on a man's absolute power to divorce.

Widows in Jewish Tradition

The Torah tells us to protect widows--but not all Jewish authorities recommend marrying them.

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