Kadimah 2026

We all know that disability inclusion is a ‘nice’ value. But what does it look like and is it something that the Torah demands of us? Come and explore these ideas with me using Torah sources as well as personal reflections. 

Most people assume that if a marriage ends, both people are free to move on. In Jewish law, it’s more complicated—and sometimes, one person holds all the power. This talk unpacks how a gett works, and what happens when that power is misused to control, pressure or trap someone in a marriage they want to leave.

Through real stories and examples, we’ll explore how gett refusal isn’t just a legal issue—it can be emotional, psychological and even spiritual abuse. We’ll also look at what our community is doing to change this, and why awareness, responsibility and speaking up matter—especially for the next generation.