The Rabbinical Court is an Extraterritorial Court within the State
Israel’s rabbinical courts are funded by public money, hold power over the personal lives of millions — yet operate with zero transparency, zero female judges,
The Center translates academic knowledge and research into practical activities. It runs a legal aid program for women in family law and engages in promoting legal and social change for women and women empowerment.
The Center operates in light of the late Rabbi Emanuel Rackman’s vision of promoting women’s rights and improving the status of women in Jewish family law.
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The Women and Family Law Legal Aid Program provides quality personal legal aid to women on matters of family law either through full legal representation or through initial telephone consultation via our helpline.
The Rackman Center operates several programs that provide emotional support to women who are in the process of divorce: Short-term emotional therapy provided by MSW students, support groups, “A Woman by Your Side” – support provided by a volunteer once a week.
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