Defining Domestic Violence in Israeli Law: Welfare Ministry Supports the Bill
Israel’s Ministry of Welfare and Social Security now supports legislation to define domestic violence in Israeli law. In addition, the bill recognizes all forms of
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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Israel’s Ministry of Welfare and Social Security now supports legislation to define domestic violence in Israeli law. In addition, the bill recognizes all forms of
Since 2015, the Rackman Center has promoted the Electronic Monitoring law. This law allows courts to track potentially violent partners. In 2020, we drafted the
Attorney Shelly Blat Zak, Director of the Rackman Center, was interviewed by Yael Goldman on Radio 102 FM about the Center’s recent activities. She described