Tag: Divorce

The article discusses a case where a group of Orthodox Jewish men, including rabbis, were involved in a torture-for-hire scheme targeting husbands who refused to grant their wives a Jewish divorce document known as a get.
The author recounts her experience going through both a civil and a Jewish divorce within a year and a half of marriage.
After going through a split with her husband, the author hosted a Passover Seder as a test of her ability to navigate being single and maintaining a homey life on her own.
The impact of divorce on children, especially in the Orthodox Jewish community, is lifelong and profound.
In Jonathan Safran Foer's novel "Here I Am," the story follows the unraveling of a marriage between Jacob and Julia, marked by infidelity and a series of shocking revelations.
The Talmud extensively discusses the laws and complexities surrounding marriage, from betrothal to divorce, highlighting the legalistic nature of marriage in Jewish law as a contractual agreement.
The writer reflects on her journey towards self-liberation and self-acceptance following her divorce, particularly in the context of celebrating Pesach without her children and the societal pressure to be liked by everyone.
Actress Drew Barrymore's marriage to art dealer Will Kopelman, with whom she shares two young daughters, has sadly come to an end after three years.
Jewish law views betrothal as a form of acquisition, akin to purchasing a slave or real estate, with the groom acquiring the bride through kiddushin before marriage.
The discussion on the Talmud's view of divorce conditions raises concerns about the inhumane treatment of women.
The discussion revolves around the concept of "tikkun olam," which traditionally meant implementing Jewish laws practically and fairly, then evolved into a mystical process of rectifying a broken world, eventually taking on a social justice and political dimension in the last half-century.
Literary critic Adam Kirsch is engaging in a daily Talmud study, focusing on the topic of divorce documents and the nature of writing.
The author discusses their plans for Thanksgiving, reflecting on their estrangement from their families.
The author reflects on her experience as a stepmother to her husband's two daughters and how family vacations have played a crucial role in navigating the complexities of their blended family life.
In late 19th and early 20th-century Warsaw, the Yiddish press provided a window into the lives of average Jews through sensationalized coverage of divorce court proceedings at the rabbinical court.