In conversation with Rav Shraga Feivel Zimmerman

Rav Shraga Feivel Zimmerman is one of the most distinguished and respected Rabbis within the UK Jewish community, having served for a decade as the Rav of Gateshead and now as Av Beis Din of the Federation of Synagogues. In his first ever podcast appearance, Rabbi Zimmerman addresses the furore that has erupted over the Federation's announcement that women who pursue criminal prosecutions against husbands that refuse to give them get (Jewish bill of divorce) will in so doing make any get procured invalid. In the interview, Rabbi Zimmerman is given the opportunity to explain the situation, the position of the Federation, and the possibilities for productive legislation. Topics include the nature of divorce in Jewish law, the ability of Rabbis to change Jewish law, and how best to deal with get refusers.