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If a Jewish man refuses to grant his wife a Jewish divorce can the Jewish authorities get involved?
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∙ 14y ago
YES! Very much so. If a woman is not given her "get" she is known as an "agunah" (chained woman) as she is unable to re-marry religiously and the synagogue authority and community does everything in its power to force the man to grant her the Jewish divorce. The man can even be excommunicated and cast out of Judaism. Appeals are often made to the government in the Diasporah, and in Israel a man can face a jail sentence of hefty fines if he refuses to grant the woman her "get".
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What can a Jewish woman do if her husband refuses to grant her a Jewish divorce?
Report him to the Jewish Authorities.
What is an agunah?
It's Hebrew for "chained" woman. It's when a man refuses to grant his wife a Jewish divorce (Get). These women can't remarry Jewish, but they can report it to the Jewish Authorities. If the man STILL refuses, he can be expelled from the Jewish Community.
What if I don't get a Jewish divorce but I get a civil divorce?
If you get a civil divorce but not a Jewish divorce (and you were married with a Jewish ceremony) you will be divorced in the eyes of the civil government but some Jews will probably hold that you are not really divorced.
What is the difference between the Jewish divorce and the British divorce?
A "Jewish" divorce would be governed by religious law.A "British" divorce would be governed by civil law.A "Jewish" divorce would be governed by religious law.A "British" divorce would be governed by civil law.A "Jewish" divorce would be governed by religious law.A "British" divorce would be governed by civil law.A "Jewish" divorce would be governed by religious law.A "British" divorce would be governed by civil law.
What is a Jewish GET?
A "get" is a divorce document in Jewish law.
What is a get in Jewish religion?
It's a Jewish divorce.
What is a Get in a Jewish divorce?
The "get" is the divorce document or also refers to the divorce itself.
Why do some Jewish men refuse to grant their wives a Jewish divorce?
They're stupid people who think rules don't apply to them! The Jewish authorities can SEVERELY punish them for this. ****************************** I believe that in such cases, the men are angry with their wives, and are simply being vindictive by refusing the divorce (or get). Married couples may have many arguments, and build up great resentment. Resentful people may seek revenge.
What is the occasion of the Jewish divorce?
A Jewish religious divorce is called a "gett". For the most part it's very similar to a secular divorce proceeding.
Can a woman ask for the jewish divorce if the husband does not agree?
According to Jewish law, a woman can not file for divorce.
If Reform Jewish women want to get divorced and still want a Get can they be protected by Jewish Law if the husband refuses to grant it?
My Reform Jewish parents went through the Jewish Court to get a Jewish divorce without any difficulties. Reform Judaism doesn't require a Get, but you can still have one, and I sincerely believe ALL Jews should have protection.
How do you get rid of a Jewish wife?
a divorce
