Elul 22, 5776, 9/25/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
 New rabbinical law limits compensation for divorceIn the wake of divorce complications, the Jerusalem Rabbinical Court issued a new ruling today: no exorbitant prenuptial agreements. Man who blocked son’s divorce given jail sentenceMan who pressured son to withhold divorce from disabled wife gets 30-day prison sentence. ‘The women lied in 99% of lie detector tests’Family court judge says women who asked for restraining orders against husbands almost always failed polygraph tests. Divorce becoming more common in IsraelCentral Bureau of Statistics reveal that about 2% of the population are divorced, rate is constantly increasing. 'Refuser' husband located after 10 yearsRecalcitrant husband assumed new identity, lived in unregistered apartment for decade to avoid giving his wife a get. Make your marriage a priorityIs your marriage vibrant or just tolerable?Learn how to be in a relationship with each other,talk to each other,understand each other. Suicide highlights divorced dads’ plightThe man wrote: ‘It’s not enough that the heart breaks, but to separate me from my children?,’ and then shot himself. Developing feelings of love and attractionDo enjoyable activities together, spend fun time together regularly, take care of your appearance. Roommates or Soulmates? Revive Your MarriageReignite the spark.Focus on your spouse in a positive and connected way...Express your feelings of love and appreciation daily.10 habits to build a strong marriageInfuse NEW ENERGY into your relationship. Be proactive in your love life. Make more time for your spouse. Express your love every day. Rabbinical Court to 'shame' man into giving a getJerusalem rabbinical court to put recalcitrant husband through shaming exercise to persuade him to grant wife a Jewish divorce. Dad Raises Kids But Has to Pay Mom AnywayOnly in Israel? Family court in Ramat Gan forces father to pay ex-wife child support even though kids live with him. Rabbinical Judges Chip in for Chained WomanA woman sobbed that she couldn't afford what it would cost to get divorced – and the rabbis opened their wallets. Refuses 'Get' 14 Years, Gets Money, Zero Jail TimeRabbinical court grants 100,000 shekels to Haifa resident who refused to divorce spouse for 14 long years.Court to Yeshiva Student: Get a Job!A Family Court judge tells yeshiva student he has a responsibility to find a job and pay the required child support to his five children. Rabbinical Courts: 'Gett' Movie Demonizes UsBatei Din offer a harsh review of the film 'Gett', which they compare to the libelous 'Jenin, Jenin.' Could New 'Halakhic Pre-nup' Help 'Chained' Women?Tzohar rabbinical organization reveals groundbreaking new legal initiative to help solve the 'agunah' crisis. Female Lawyers Decry False Accusations in DivorceIn a stormy Knesset session, women's activists denied female lawyers's claims of an epidemic of false charges. Chief Rabbi Lau Lauded for Freeing AgunahAshkenazic Chief Rabbi lauded for breathing 'a new spirit' into the rabbinate, after helping an agunah end her 14-year struggle for divorce. UN Calls on Israel to Cancel 'Tender Years' ClauseUN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights says Israel discriminates against men in divorce. Knesset to OK Bill Against Male 'Get' RefusersBill would force Rabbinical Courts to discuss sanctions against recalcitrant husbands 30 days after 'get' was ordered. |
