interference in religious matters. Although many suggestions have been made, almost all of them have been rejected by the Halakhic community (B. 111). Furthermore, if there are no preemptive measures made before the marriage, it is almost impossible Halackically to better the plight of the Agunah. Unless there are revolutionary changes to Halackic laws, there is no way to ease this situation (B. 111). Unfortunately, there are always devout Halackic authorities who reject change of any kind to these laws. Perhaps the only immediate solution for women today is to abandon their religion, values and morals. The only thing stopping them from being free is their religious beliefs. This too is a difficult task to endure, but some believe that it is better than being chained for an unknown amount of time. There have been civil laws passed in North America to try to help these women. In Canada article 21.1 has been passed that states a husband will be unable to get a civil divorce until he removes the religious barriers on his wife (class). Still the archaic Halackic laws are intact, impeding the freedom of thousands of women. Jewish divorce is quite relevant when interpreting Judaism’s view of women. It is well known that these laws are unjust and they can be changed. Although not being a small feat, if the Halackic authorities all believe that women deserve all the rights that men enjoy, these laws can change. When and if this will happen is unknown, until that time, women will be forced to endure the spiteful actions of men who wish to exploit them. ...
