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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.
Jewish History, Mixed Multitudes, Study
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 ...
Divorce, JOFA's Torch, Live, Women & Feminism
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.