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When Exactly is a Marriage Over?

One of the most common and dangerous misconceptions regarding Jewish divorce is that the husband alone has the power to…

Mandating the Gett in the Absence of the Husband

During the High Holidays, the synagogue transforms from a place of worship to the heavenly court. Instead of just offering…

The Broken Beit Din System: A Reflection on Powerlessness

Without the power of real enforcement, a judge’s ruling is little more than advice to be accepted or dismissed as…

Ruth: Who is an Agunah?

What Esther Can Teach Us About Domestic Abuse

While there are many things we can learn from the megillah, one of its unlikely lessons is that much of…