The Rackman Center’s Annual Conference 2025
Divorce Following Relocation to a Foreign Country: Legal Perspectives Recent events in Israel and worldwide have driven many families to relocate overseas temporarily or permanently. The challenges of emigration can sometimes exacerbate existing difficulties or cause family breakdown. • What happens to a divorcing family that moves away from Israel? • What legal […]
“In times of crisis, women’s rights are often the first to be compromised”
Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, Founding Academic Director of the Rackman Center for the Advancement of the Status of Women, and Co-Founder of the Dinah Project in an article for the ICJW newsletter: “Israel is confronting multiple crises, and in times of crisis, women’s rights are often the first to be compromised. The Rackman Center, with its […]
An Agunah for 14 years receives civil damages
The Rackman Center represented A, an Agunah (a woman chained to an unwanted marriage) for over 14 years, in a civil damages claim at Israel’s civil court, where she received compensation of NIS 5,000 for each month that her husband refused to grant her a Get (a Jewish bill of divorce). The total compensation now […]
International Women’s Day 2025 – Campaign to Expand the Definition of Domestic Violence
For International Women’s Day 2025, the Rackman Center is appealing to the Israeli government: It’s time to take responsibility and act now to prevent domestic violence by updating the law to create a more effective framework for tackling the abuse of women and children. On Sunday March 9, the Knesset Legislation Committee discussed new […]
Equal Representation for Women – in Israel’s Religious Institutes as well.
Israel’s High Court of Justice ruled yesterday that the civil service must improve the representation of women. The Rackman Center congratulates the Israel Women’s Network, Forum Dvorah and Na’amat on this important achievement. Attorney Keren Horowitz, CEO of the Rackman Center said: “We hope that the High Court will also consider our demand for […]
“We must broaden child protection in cases of domestic violence”
“We need to include offenses that have remained outside the law, such as the rape of a minor who is not the child of the abuser but lives in his home, and we need to ensure the protection of other children. The burden of proof needs to shift. It is the parent who has been […]
The Dinah Project – official pages are now live
The Dinah Project, that operates under the auspices of the Ruth and Emanuel Rackman Center for the Advancement of Women, is an initiative led by a group of experts in law, gender, and civil society, working to achieve recognition and justice for survivors of sexual violence in conflicts—especially for those affected by the events of […]
Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari in NY to Expose Hamas’s Sexual Crimes
Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, head of The Rackman Center and a prominent scholar and activist in exposing the sexual violence and gender-based atrocities committed by Hamas during the October 7 terrorist attacks, visited New York City this week for meetings with Jewish organizations and leaders.During her New York visit, Halperin-Kaddari met with organizations such as the […]
Finding Hope and Strength: A Client’s Journey with the Rackman Center
“A” turned to the Rackman Center for emotional support during a challenging divorce process. With her permission, we are happy to share what she wrote us:“Dear Gilit and the Rackman team, I would like to thank you for your very important and significant assistance. When I turned to the Rackman Center, I felt helpless and […]
“Blocking the UN probe into Hamas’ Sexual Violence will harm the victims”
“Preventing a comprehensive UN investigation is tantamount to giving up a crucial opportunity for the ultimate international record of Hamas’ crimes and recognition for their victims.” , says Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, Director of the Rackman Center.The report prepared last year by Pramila Patten, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, […]