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Double Take Israel – Divorce
Wednesday, March 25 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Join us for Double Take Israel — films, stories, and conversations that reveal Israel through cinema — complex, emotional, funny, and real. A fresh way to experience Israel as we watch, talk, and see life from new angles!
In this session, we’re exploring divorce in Israel — focusing on religious law and the personal struggles behind legal and cultural systems.
Film: “Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem” (2014), directed by Ronit Elkabetz and Shlomi Elkabetz
Summary: Viviane Amsalem fights to obtain a divorce in Israel, navigating a complex legal and religious system that tests her patience, resilience, and sense of justice. This gripping drama illustrates the challenges of marriage and separation in Israel, highlighting one woman’s struggle for freedom, dignity, and self-determination.
Pre-screening talk highlights:
- The filmmakers behind this powerful story
- Divorce in Israel and the rabbinical court system
- Challenges faced by women seeking a religious divorce, including Agunot’s situation.
This program is free. RSVP is required. We hope that you will support the Shlichut program and Israel engagement programs here.
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