Documentary Highlights Plight of Jewish Women Denied Religious Divorce
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
A new documentary, "Get Up: Breakthroughs in the Battle for Jewish Divorce," reveals the devastating consequences of "get refusal," where a spouse denies a religious divorce, trapping individuals in unwanted marriages. The film highlights personal stories, including Caroline Maxwell's eight-year ordeal, and presents data showing nearly 40% of surveyed divorcees faced get refusal. The practice impacts victims' ability to remarry, have children, and can lead to financial abuse. The documentary advocates for solutions like Halachic prenuptial agreements and increased transparency in religious divorce proceedings.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A documentary titled "Get Up: Breakthroughs in the Battle for Jewish Divorce" exposes the severe impact of "get refusal" on Jewish individuals.
- Nearly 40% of surveyed divorcees experienced some form of get refusal, with over 20% waiting three or more years.
- Victims of get refusal face significant life disruptions, including inability to remarry, have children, and potential financial abuse.
- Caroline Maxwell, a get refusal victim, described her eight-year struggle as "years of hell" and her ex-husband faced prison time.
- The film promotes solutions like Halachic prenuptial agreements and increased transparency in religious divorce proceedings.
- Get refusal is recognized in some countries as a form of domestic violence.
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