Michele Alperin
Conditional Divorce
The husband may grant a conditional divorce if he expects to be in mortal danger.
Same-Sex Marriage
The liberal Jewish movements are struggling to balance contemporary morality and Jewish tradition in deciding whether to ritually honor same-sex unions.
How the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Child Participates in the Service
The defining moment of the ceremony is the child's first aliyah, but children may also play additional roles in the service.