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Elliot Dorff and Luke Timothy Johnson — Marriage, Family, and Divorce

On Being with Krista Tippett

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Marriage and Divorce in Jewish Tradition

This chapter explores the evolution of marriage, focusing on a program designed to reduce divorce rates through improved communication skills. It emphasizes the importance of companionship in marriage, the historical context of Jewish marital customs, and the nuanced understanding of divorce within the tradition. The discussion highlights the emotional complexities surrounding marriage and divorce, encouraging a reevaluation of these concepts in contemporary Jewish life.

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