Divorce

Experiencing a Divorce? You are not Alone

Rabbi Alison Kobey
Starting from the Torah we see that divorce is acceptable in Judaism, that not all marriages are meant to last, and that one or both individuals in the couple have their reasons.

Making a Jewish Ritual for my Divorce

Rabbi Lisa S. Greene
In the weeks leading up to my civil divorce, I delved into Jewish tradition to see how I could mark it Jewishly. I'd been married under a chuppah with the exquisite blessings of our tradition; simply marking my divorce in the Cook County courthouse was not going to suffice.

Divorce Etiquette

How prevalent is divorce within the Jewish community, and how does the rate compare with divorce in the general population?

When Jews Divorce: What Do We Tell Our Children?

Rabbi John L. Rosove
In consultation with a child development expert and depending on children’s developmental and emotional needs, spouses should agree on how and when they will explain their divorce to their children and how they will relate to their children following the announcement.