Couples sign innovative postnup agreement at mass event
Seventy-two couples, from newlyweds to those together more than half a century, publicly signed agreements on Sept. 13 that, if their marriages end in civil divorce, they both will “participate in a get,” or Jewish religious divorce. They heeded the call of Rabbi Michael Whitman, spiritual leader of Adath Israel Poalei Zedek Anshei Ozeroff Congregation […]
My belated prenup awakening
Lauren Kramer remembers her experience signing a prenuptial agreement twenty years ago
Attitudes about divorce changing in haredi world
Study shows changes in divorce patterns in Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community and that there is now more social support and awareness for divorced families.
After divorce, experts say kids need support, stability
According to the Jewish Federations of Canada – UIA’s 2011 National Household Survey analysis, the impact of divorce can be particularly difficult on children
How I learned about the real cost of a get
Unfortunately, once you know how a get works, it’s no great leap to imagine that the process may not be female-friendly, writes Marilyn Lazar
Divorce rates are up, but the stigma remains
They knew the practical challenges, but some divorcées are surprised by the negative treatment they receive in the community
Poll: 75 per cent of Israelis want divorce out of rabbinate’s hands
Among secular respondents, transferring divorce to secular courts received an overwhelming approval rate of 99 per cent, compared to a disapproval rate of 93 per cent among haredi Orthodox Jews
To shame or not to shame?
Like Esther, the voices of agunot have been hidden and silenced
Combating domestic violence in the Jewish community
According to Na’amat Canada, there are many misconceptions with regards to abuse within the community
Spousal abuse victim uses experience to help others
According to domestic violence survivor and expert Philippa Sklaar, although women are never to blame for being abused, they must take ownership of their role in an abusive relationship if they hope to break the cycle
