Ta'anit Esther is a unique date in the Jewish year. It is the only day that commemorates the power of a single woman to change the course of Jewish history. Esther has become a symbol of the strength that lies within each of us to change our personal and communal circumstances. On Ta'anit Esther, we want to call attention to the plight of agunot - victims of get refusal - within the Jewish community. As Esther asked the community to fast, we ask you to make this communal day of fasting and repentance one in which you keep in mind women who cannot get a Jewish divorce. Like Esther before us, we want to let those in power know that this is an issue of community concern. We must solve this problem and help the long-suffering women in our midst.
In March 2007 (on Ta'anit Esther), JOFA placed a 6 page ad in the Jewish Week with over 2,000 signatures from around the world to remind the Jewish community what we can accomplish when we put our minds and hearts to it. It also served as a powerful reminder to the agunot amongst us that they are not alone.
Click here to view ad.
In March 2007 (on Ta'anit Esther), JOFA placed a 6 page ad in the Jewish Week with over 2,000 signatures from around the world to remind the Jewish community what we can accomplish when we put our minds and hearts to it. It also served as a powerful reminder to the agunot amongst us that they are not alone.
Click here to view ad.
