FEATURED POST If only they had signed a halachic prenup at their wedding Does a document that protects you from get-refusal mean you’ll end up divorced? Does wearing a seat belt means you’ll have a car accident? Rabbi Kenneth Brander 30/06/2022 About 20 years ago, as the Rabbi of the Boca Raton community in …
Halakhic Prenup Campaign to Prevent Get-Abuse For the second year in a row, Ohr Torah Stone has launched a campaign in print and digital media during Israel’s most popular wedding season to raise awareness of the importance of signing a halakhic prenuptial agreement With the sun shining down on the cities of Judea and the …
Getting married? Mazal tov! The time has come to give an additional form of expression to your love for one another, and lay down the foundations for a relationship based on equity and mutual respect, even in times of crisis. In light of the growing number of recalcitrant spouses who use the get (Jewish divorce …
Do Prenuptial Agreements Encourage Divorce? On the Contrary Divorce in Israel requires the agreement of both parties, setting a convenient stage for extreme extortion. Inevitably, many in this situation prefer to pay or meet the other party’s demands in order to free themselves from the marriage ties imprisoning them in an untenable situation By Moriah …
Ohr Torah Stone Launches Major Campaign in the Battle Against Get-Abuse For years, Edna’s husband traveled between Israel and England for work. Two years ago, he left on a trip to England – and never returned. Edna is struggling to provide for their five children’s emotional and physical needs on her own, while her husband …
Do We Love Our Daughters Less Than They Do Theirs? This week, we mark International Aguna Day, traditionally held on Ta’anit Esther, the fast on Purim eve. (An aguna is a Jewish woman who is “chained” to her marriage.) BY KENNETH BRANDER | MARCH 13, 2019 “All the books of the prophets and all the holy …
“The Jewish marriage ceremony doesn’t reflect the changes in women’s status” Rosh Yeshivat Hesder Machanaim spoke at a special conference about the Jewish marriage ceremony in our times. Rabbnit Godinger Dreyfus noted that she “views changes like these as a blessing,” yet added, “not everything that is permissible is desirable.” Kipa News – Published: 15.07.18 [Translated from …
