One of the most painful challenges in the Jewish community is that of the agunah, a wife trapped in a dead marriage, chained to a husband who refuses to grant her a religious divorce (Get). Unable to remarry, unable to move forward, these women's lives are passing them by. Anat Zuria offers us a glimpse into the painful personal experiences of Tamara, Michelle and Rachel, three young Israeli women. The film chronicles their individual struggles to obtain a Get from the rabbinical courts with the help of a group of female Orthodox rabbinical court advocates.

JOFA's film screenings are followed by a panel presentation and discussion with agunah activists.

To schedule a screening and panal discussion in your community please contact our office at  212-679-8500 or email us at jofa@jofa.org.

Mekudeshet: Sentance to Marriage is distributed by Women Make Movies. To find out how to get a copy of the film, visit www.wmm.com.