Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem

17 Nov 2015 | 07:30 pm
Place : Temple Beth El 350 Roxbury Road Stamford, CT 06902
Cost : Free

Film screening & discussion

viviane-amsalemIn Israel, there is neither civil marriage nor civil divorce. Only rabbis can legitimate a marriage or its dissolution. But this dissolution is only possible with full consent from the husband, who in the end has more power than the judges. Viviane Amsalem has been applying for divorce for three years, but her husband Elisha will not agree.

Join us as we view this film and discuss laws of divorce in Israel.

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