Is the Jewish "Get" Archaic?
I hesitate to write this post, because it will be controversial. Many of my readers might disagree with my view, but I'm certain there are also those who will agree. In addition to which, I hate to air our 'dirty laundry,' in public, because this blog has readers of other faiths as well, and we respect each other for our beliefs, as disparate as they might be. However, I feel the need to bring this important issue up for discussion, in order to effect change for the good--and so, read on... Within the last few days, there were some frightening news stories about two "Orthodox Rabbis" in New York who were arrested by the FBI for arranging--for a hefty fee--the kidnapping, beating and sometimes torture of men who had refused to divorce their wives, that is, refused to give their wives a religious Jewish decree of divorce, called a " get ." From The New York Times : ...While it’s common for rabbis to take action against defiant husbands, such as b...