Getting Free
International Beit DinThey left abusive marriages. But under Jewish law, they were still not free.
Getting Free is a six-episode limited series sharing the firsthand stories of five women whose abusive husbands denied them a Jewish divorce, known as a gett, to keep controlling them long after the relationship was over.
A Jewish marriage is not fully dissolved without a religious divorce. When a husband refuses to gra... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryJudaismReligion & SpiritualitySociety & Culture | |||
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You’ve heard the women’s stories. Now what? You don’t have to be an expert or a superhero.
Rabbi Barry Dolinger, executive director of the International Beit Din, and Anna Cable, a social worker and trauma expert, offer some concrete advice. Change ... more
Julia, Melissa, Amit, Alla, and Helen continue their stories. How do they get out? We walk through all of the strategies and reveal what works – or doesn’t – for each of them.
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• An anonymous agunah shares her experience when her hus... more
Many family members and rabbis insist that the women make things work, despite violence, verbal, and financial abuse. Not only that, but they support the husband in his gett refusal, expecting or even encouraging extortion. Why are we letting this ha... more
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- Thorough and thoughtful
As someone who isn’t Jewish, I find it interesting to learn the ways various communities are combating misogyny. I found the podcast well done and I loved how the host talked to so many different people: the women and men at the centre, rabbis, academics, and community members.
Apple Podcasts5Mishel_606
Canada4 months ago - Riveting, Important Journalism
The podcast is stunning and so well done. The topic is maddening and infuriating — glad you are shining a light on the horrible treatment these poor women are suffering. Until all are free! 👊👊👊
Apple Podcasts5AudieArn
United States5 months ago - Quality journalism
Really well done podcast and thoroughly educational for those of all faiths. Thanks to the women who shared and may they find strength every day
Apple Podcasts5smes3007United States5 months ago - Excellent
Thank you for creating this podcast and promoting discussion about a critical issue.
Apple Podcasts5ghsefUnited States7 months ago - So powerful, and so important
Thank you for creating this podcast! May it bring us closer to eliminating the iggun crisis.
Apple Podcasts5MissTLVUnited States8 months ago
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This series is a sharply focused examination of women who remain bound by religious divorce practices, detailing how coercive control, financial pressure, and social stigma persist after separation. Through intimate firsthand accounts and expert context from Jewish legal institutions, it explores the interplay between civil protections and religious norms, highlighting pathways for safety, advocacy, and systemic change. The format blends survivor narratives with legal and community perspectives, offering practical insights for listeners seeking understanding, support resources, and approaches to address abuse within faith communities. Noteworthy is the clear stance that withholding a gett is a form of abuse and a call for transparency, acco... more
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1. Barry Dolinger
2. Anna Cable
3. Adina Myles Sash
4. Esther Makhner
5. Joseph Weiler
6. Yoni Rosenzweig
7. Meyer Kaplow
8. Shandi Ehrman
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