Marriage and Divorce in the Jewish State: Israel's Civil War (Brandeis Series on Gender, Culture, Religion, and Law & HBI Series on Jewish Women)
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (634 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1611683645 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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“An important new book on an important issue.” —Jewish Ideas Daily
"a must read for every Jewish woman contemplating marriage, or trying to get out of it" according to agunah advocate. Just finished reading this new book--it's a must read for every Jewish woman and every rabbi, and hopefully many, many others (it only takes a day to read--so get it). Well written, informed, summarizes the history of the "Agunah" ("chained" Jewish wives who cannot remarry or procreate because their husbands refuse to give a "get" --a Jewish divorce_- or extort them for it, thus leaving these women "chained" to a dead marriage while their husbands are free to procreate). The issue so clearly delineated is the atro. Compelling Call For Action This chilling account of the inequities caused by Israel's current family law system is a plea for reform. A compelling argument for separation of Church and State, this book explains why the valiant efforts of the Center for Women's Justice and other public interest advocates have not been sufficient to maintain human rights and individual autonomy and dignity. The authors do not seek to replace religious marriage and divorce, but want Israel to offer a civil alternative as well. They suggest that Israel adapt th. Judith J. Wurtman said Important resource material. The writers are excellent and present a comprehensive history of the divorce laws since the founding of the state of Israel. The first part of the book is slow reading for people not interested in the status of the laws over the past 60 odd years but it is an extremely important resource. The case histories are heart breaking and the reader should be prepared for teeth gnashing when reading about them because what of the terrible plight of the women described. Perhaps the authors should consider another book for w
The interpretation and implementation of Torah law is in the hands of the Orthodox religious establishment, the only stream of Judaism that enjoys legal recognition in Israel. Israeli religious courts possess the exclusive right to conduct and terminate marriages. The rabbinic courts strenuously oppose any changes to this so-called status quo arrangement between religious and secular authorities. In fact, religious courts in Israel are currently pressing for expanded jurisdiction beyond personal status, stressing their importance to Israel’s growing religious community.This book shows how religious courts, based on centuries-old patriarchal law, undermine the full civil and human rights of Jewish women in Israel. There is no civil marriage or divorce in Israel, irrespective of one&rsquo