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Vast majority of Modern Orthodox rabbis require a prenuptial agreement for marrying couples

The prenup ensures that in the event of a divorce, neither side can use the religious divorce, or get, as a bargaining chip.

By Marcy Oster March 20, 2019 12:04 pm

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Rabbinical court sentences Israeli man to 5 years in jail for refusing wife a divorce

Prior to the extraordinary punishment, the court froze the man’s bank accounts and confiscated his passport to pressure him into releasing his wife.

July 15, 2016 3:57 am

The only safe place for battered Orthodox Jewish women in Israel

How Bat Melech, Israel’s only network of domestic violence shelters for observant Jewish women, was created — and why it’s important.

October 21, 2015 3:56 pm

For prospective Orthodox converts, process marked by fear and uncertainty

By Uriel Heilman October 28, 2014 2:12 pm

Husband of Rivky Stein fails to show for get proceedings

August 7, 2014 2:33 pm

Dutch rabbis uncomfortable with recognition of Noahides

January 9, 2014 8:00 am

New religious court to address agunot

December 9, 2013 5:13 pm

Report: Israel’s Chief Rabbinate rejects U.S. Orthodox rabbis’ guarantees

October 17, 2013 2:33 pm

Australian judge overturns religious court ruling

May 28, 2013 6:23 am

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