In this episode of The Franciska Show, Franciska recaps a recent concert and discusses upcoming events. The main segment features Sarna, sharing insights on Jewish divorce and the Agunah crisis. Sarna details her upbringing in the Orthodox community, her work with the homeless in New Haven, and her academic journey at Yale. She explains the historical context of the Agunah crisis, the role of Batei Din, and her organization’s innovative approaches to resolving Jewish divorces. They also discuss coercive control in abusive relationships and the importance of choosing the right Batei Din for divorce proceedings. Sarna emphasizes the need for community support for women in abusive marriages and outlines scenarios where her organization can intervene to prevent get extortion and facilitate fair divorces.
What is a Jewish marriage anyway? What does Jewish law say about marriage and divorce? What rights do spouses have? What commitments do spouses make?
In the latest episode of the LGS Podcast, Nathan speaks to Rabbanit Sarna and Rabbi Dolinger of the International Beit Din to learn about their perspective on the above questions.
Looking for Halachic ways to Free Women in bad marriages when the husband refuses to give a get, a religious divorce.. Rabbi Barry Dolinger Esq. Executive Director of the International Beit Din on Talkline With Zev Brenner, discusses unique and innovative ways to solve some of the more complex cases.
