For First Time, U.S. Court Upholds Prenuptial Agreement of Orthodox Beth Din
Ruling is first on the Beth Din of America’s 20-year-old contract; decision is considered a victory for Jewish women whose husbands refuse to grant them a religious divorce.
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For the first time, a state court has affirmed the constitutionality of a Modern Orthodox-sponsored prenuptial agreement meant to protect agunot — Jewish women “chained” by husbands who refuse to grant them a religious divorce.
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