When There is No Other Alternative

Plot

The prospect of divorce is a painful reality for many couples in America today. Judaism has long struggled to establish reasonable and humane options for Jewish couples contemplating divorce. In When There is No Alternative, Rabbi Sanford Seltzer examines what traditional Jewish sources have to say about this difficult juncture in individuals' lives. Rabbi Seltzer explores the phenomenon of shalom bayit, domestic abuse within Jewish families, the connection between the traditional ketubah and alimony, the difficulties that confront children born of intermarried couples considering divorce, and the necessity of a get. This book is highly recommended for rabbis, marriage counselors, therapists and individuals seeking guidance.