A provocative workshop presented by CWJ director Dr. Susan Weiss at Bar Ilan University broadened participants’ thinking on religion-state issues.

In exploring the latest developments in the “tort of get refusal,” students were encouraged to apply out-of-the-box thinking to find solutions to problems such as chained women (the agunah) and mamzer (child of extramarital relationship of the mother). The lecture targeted the 20 family law students who staff the Ruth and Emanuel Rackman Clinic for Legal Aid for Women. 

CWJ extends gratitude to the following supporters whose direct assistance is ensuring that our educational message reaches the Israeli public and builds momentum for change: David Berg Foundation, Greater Miami Jewish Federation Women’s Amutot Initiative, Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta, Jewish Women’s Foundation of South Palm Beach County, the Miriam Fund and the Tikkun Olam Women’s Foundation of Greater Washington, as well as to donors whose general support provides a secure foundation for advancing this key project.