Topic: divorce

March 1, 2018
1:44 pm

Rabbi Goldschmidt (right) speaks during a conference in February

Rabbinic group: Deny entry to Israel for men who won’t grant wives divorce

Conference of European Rabbis suggests that ‘get’ refusers should be denied entry to the Jewish state

By Jewish News reporter

January 10, 2018
4:09 pm

Hand of a man and woman tearing apart heart

Torah For Today: No fault divorce

Rabbi Ariel Abel looks at the Torah view on proposed changes to divorce laws

By Rabbi Ariel Abel

November 22, 2017
2:23 pm

Lady Hale

Top judge to launch guide for lawyers on Jewish practices and customs

Lady Hale will unveil the Board of Deputies’ new booklet later this month, helping lawyers understand a range of sensitive issues in Judaism

By Jewish News reporter

July 4, 2016
1:56 pm

Ocado

Ocado owner in one of UK’s biggest divorce battles

The couple, who have been unable to agree a settlement, have four kids, own £15 million mansion and a chalet in France.

March 4, 2016
11:54 am

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Torah for Today: What does the Torah say about… Estranged wives?

by Rabbi Ariel Abel Newspapers recently carried the story of Joy Williams, a 69-year-old grandmother, who co-habited with her partner, Norman Martin. Mr Martin recently died, and his ex-wife, who never accepted the divorce he gave her, is now claiming the bungalow that Joy calls home. What does the Torah say about this? The Torah […]

By Rabbi Ariel Abel

January 18, 2016
3:16 pm

Lady Justice

Judge rules in Hasidic woman’s favour over divorce from abusive husband

An Israeli Hasidic Jew who lived in London after taking part in an arranged marriage complained that she went hungry because her husband gave her a “minuscule” amount of money to buy food, a family court judge has heard. The woman said her British husband – also a Hasidic Jew – would not allow her […]