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Rabbinical Court approves Jewish divorce to a woman who was unable to remarry for over 20 years
The couple married in the United States in 1997 and had three children. In 2002, the woman filed for divorce in a US court, but her husband refused to participate in the proceedings. The Rabbinical Court in Safed has approved the granting of a get (Jewish divorce document) to a woman who had been an agunah, unable to remarry under Jewish law, for more than 20 years, the Justice Ministry announced in a statement. According to the statement, the case was resolved through a coordinated effort involving the Public Defender's Office, the Justice Ministry's Pardons Department, the Rabbinical Court, the Justice Minister, and the President of Israel. The couple married in the United States in 1997 and had three children. In 2002, the woman filed for divorce in a US court, but her husband refused to participate in the proceedings. A refusal order was issued against him. Refusing to grant the get In 2011, when the man entered Israel for his son's bar mitzvah, the woman filed for divorce in an Israeli court. A travel ban was placed on him, and the Rabbinical Court subsequently ordered him to grant the get. The man refused, despite further rulings from both the Rabbinical Court and the Great Rabbinical Court. In 2012, the man was arrested and sentenced to seven years in civil prison for get refusal. Three years into his sentence, the Rabbinical Court imposed additional sanctions, including a ban on receiving kosher food, but he continued to refuse to grant the divorce. In 2021, a criminal indictment was filed against him for violating a court order intended to protect an individual. He was convicted by the Haifa District Court and sentenced to 18 months in prison. His appeal was denied. Following the court's decision, Public Defender Attorney Abraham Sofer submitted a proposal to the Rabbinical Court in which the man would grant the get in exchange for a presidential pardon and early release. The proposal was referred to the Ministry of Justice's Pardons Department, which coordinated with a Rabbinical Court representative who had been supporting the woman throughout the process. After reviewing the case, the Pardons Department issued a recommendation to the Justice Minister and the President of Israel. Both approved the conditional pardon. Following the approval, the man signed the get during a session held at the Rabbinical Court in Safed. In return, the official document reducing his sentence was delivered to him. A statement from the President's Office said: 'The President has and will do everything in his power to assist women whose get is withheld in their struggles. The power of pardons is a vital social tool, allowing for solutions to complex social and human issues.' Justice Minister Yariv Levin said, 'Despite the difficulty of granting a pardon to someone unworthy of it, I saw it as my privilege to help a woman who remained an agunah for over 20 years. I hope this will allow her to start a new chapter in her life.' Limor Goldberg-Hadad, head of the Pardons Department at the Ministry of Justice, said the woman had been waiting for the get for many years and is currently facing serious illness. Attorney Sofer stated, 'This is Israel's longest-serving get refuser, and we are glad we managed to help find a solution that enabled the granting of the get and led to the man's immediate release.' Solve the daily Crossword
News18
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Abhay Verma Drops Fun-filled Glimpse From His 27th Birthday Bash
Abhay Verma shared a fun-filled video on Instagram capturing moments with celebs like Mona Singh, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Siddharth. Abhay Verma, best known for his breakout role in the horror comedy Munjya, celebrated his 27th birthday on July 27. The actor hosted a grand birthday bash at a posh restaurant in Mumbai. It was attended by several industry friends and celebrities. Nowadays, after his star-studded birthday celebration, Abhay took to Instagram to share the inside glimpse from the celebration, and it was nothing short of fun. The video showed the birthday boy capturing the party vibes and heartfelt cheers for him. He was also seen cutting a beautiful blue birthday cake in the presence of celebrities like Mona Singh, Aditi Rao Hydari, Siddharth, Bhagyashree Limaye, Ayush Mehra, Shantanu Maheshwari and others. In the video, there were also candid moments of Abhay enjoying his special night and partying together with the guests like there's no tomorrow. Alongside the fun-filled clip, Abhay Verma wrote, 'Apparently a lot of people were happy seeing me getting older! Thank you for all the love." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abhay Verma (@ Raveena Tandon's and Other Users Reactions The reel quickly went viral on social media, and viewers can't stop gushing over the moment. Raveena Tandon commented, 'Happy Birthday!" 'Out of the whole celebration, the most beautiful moment for me was seeing his mom standing right there in front, closest to him. That silent support and love says everything," a fan wrote. Another added, 'Hope you celebrate July 27 every year with all your loved ones close to you." 'Love this. So cute and adorable," said a user. Abhay Verma's Rising Stardom Abhay gained recognition with his performance in Munjya (2024). The film featured him as a young man, Bittu, who is haunted by a mythical creature. Set in Pune and the Konkan region, the film also starred Sharvari and Mona Singh and marked Abhay's big break. Prior to the comedy horror Munjya, Abhay appeared in notable projects such as Super 30, The Family Man, and Safed. Abhay Verma's Upcoming Projects The 27-year-old actor has a jam-packed Bollywood slate ahead. Abhay has wrapped up shooting for an untitled project directed by Shujaat Saudagar. The highly anticipated project co-stars Shanaya Kapoor as the female lead. He is also set to appear alongside Nitanshi Goel in the sequel to the 2017 film Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana. The film is being directed by Ratna Sinha and produced by Benaras Media. However, his most anticipated role is in the action-thriller King. Directed by Siddharth Anand, Abhay will share the screen space with Bollywood heavyweights Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Bobby Deol, Arshad Warsi, Anil Kapoor, and Abhishek Bachchan in the film. Slated for a 2026 release, King has already generated significant buzz for its ensemble cast and high-octane plot. First Published: July 31, 2025, 17:23 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
IDF soldier takes his own life after struggling with mental health from Oct 7, Gaza war
"He told me he saw horrors and said, 'Mom, I can't stop smelling the bodies, and I see the bodies all the time,'" Daniel's mother, Sigal Edri, recalled. Daniel Edri, an IDF soldier, took his own life on Saturday in the Biriya forest near Safed, the town where he grew up. He had been struggling with severe mental health issues as he tried to cope with the pain, images, and smells that haunted him from his experiences in Lebanon and Gaza. In addition to the traumatic images, Daniel, who turned 24 last month, was also devastated by the murder of two childhood friends at the Nova music festival—Eliasaf Ben Porat and Gabriel Yishai Barel. He had tried to reach Re'im to help them on October 7 but was unable to. Edri's family says that their deaths stayed with him and caused him ongoing pain. He was the third of four siblings and lost his father at a young age. His mother, Sigal, is urging the state to honor her son with a military funeral. So far, her request has not been approved. She said Edri wanted to enlist, and when he was called up for reserve duty, he felt fulfilled. He was discharged from the IDF about five months ago. According to Sigal, Edri served long periods as a combat support soldier in both the southern and northern sectors. He told her that he had transported the bodies of fallen IDF soldiers several times. "He told me he saw horrors and said, 'Mom, I can't stop smelling the bodies, and I see the bodies all the time,'" she recalled. IDF soldier dies by suicide after serving in Gaza, Lebanon Sigal told Walla that his mental health condition worsened over time, leading him to seek support. Edri initiated the recognition process with the Defense Ministry and received both a stipend and treatment. There were days when he fell into severe fits of rage, sometimes even destroying his apartment. Edri was afraid he might hurt himself; last week, he asked to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital. Staff at the hospital told him to wait and assured him that he would be transferred to a nursing home soon. "Time was against him, and he could no longer bear the pain," his mother said, crying. "At least in his death, he will find rest and respect and receive the honor he deserves for his sacrifice. He deserves a military funeral." The IDF responded, stating that according to Israeli law, an IDF martyr is someone who dies during their military service, whether on active duty or during reserve service. "The late Daniel Edri was not in active or reserve service at the time of his death, and therefore, he cannot be recognized as an IDF martyr and is not entitled to a military funeral," the IDF said in a statement.
Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
TikTok demands Munjya actor Abhay Verma as Harry Potter's father James Potter in a potential The Marauders spin-off: ‘I'd totally see this'
Munjya fame Abhay Verma is now a part of the The Marauder fanbase, as TikTok is obsessing over him as Harry Potter's father James Potter. The actor is going viral on Reddit as many subs have fancast him in a potential spin-off of the fantasy series. While son compared his perfect hair to the golden boy, others pointed out their uncanny resemblance in fan-made edits. For the unknown, The Marauders are a subset of the Harry Potter universe, mainly including James Potter, Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, and Peter Pettigrew, from the time they were Hogwarts students in the 1970s. Among the several threads on Reddit, one of the captions read with Abhay's pictures, 'Abhay verma in munjya gives james potter vibes and I cant unsee it, I personally dont like the idea of brownifying the characters, but omg hes perfect.' A user agreed and wrote, 'His hair is literally perfect.' 'omggg yesss! I can totally see james in abhay,' another one commented under the post. ALSO READ | 'Amitabh Bachchan gave me dry fruits from his pocket', recalls awestruck Munjya actor Abhay Verma: 'Bhagwan prasad de rahe hain' Another sub shared an edited video and the caption read, 'Abhay Verma is Going Viral On TikTok Through The Marauder's (Harry Potter) Fandom As The Fan Cast For James Potter.' A person wrote in the comment section, 'Genuinely my new fancast. I love it. He James potters so hard.' One of the fans even felt that him or actor Ishaan Khatter would be apt for the character. 'omg i'd totally see this. him or ishaan khatter as james, i'd love to see it.' Several other fans shared edited collages of Abhay with James to match the similarity in their looks and features. Check out the Reddit posts: Abhay verma in munjya is the perfect James Potter byu/dontaaskwhy inMaraudersGen Abhay Verma is Going Viral On TikTok Through The Marauder's (Harry Potter) Fandom As The Fan Cast For James Potter byu/kameueda inBollyBlindsNGossip The Marauders fandom universe is one of the biggest fanfic communities online, and has lasted for years on the internet. Potters can add their own twists and reimagine characters with different actors in their stories to fill in the blanks left by the Harry Potter series. Meanwhile, on the professional front, Abhay Verma has featured in several other Bollywood films, including, Super 30, Ae Watan Mere Watan, and Safed. While there is no official confirmation, the actor is rumoured to be a part of Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film King, also starring his daughter and actor Suhana Khan.
