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In Israel, Jewish Divorce Is Granted Only By Husband's Permission

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In <em>Gett,</em> the character Viviane Ansalem wants a divorce but her husband will not give permission. In Israel, if you're Jewish, even if you're not religious, you have to be divorced by Jewish law. (Courtesy Music Box Films)
In Gett, the character Viviane Ansalem wants a divorce but her husband will not give permission. In Israel, if you're Jewish, even if you're not religious, you have to be divorced by Jewish law. (Courtesy Music Box Films)

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