11-24-2024, 04:04 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-25-2024, 07:35 PM by COmentator.)
After I saw this article
IDF rabbinate opposes asking troops to sign form 'unchaining' wives in case of disaster | The Times of Israel
I wrote the following query:
Date: 11/24/2024
Incident ID: 6439842
Query about King David:
Question:
I came across a reference that King David decree that in Jewish Marriage contracts that a clause be included that allowed a Jewish widow of Jewish soldiers to remarry again so that she would not become a "chained wife". Is this decree still legal and binding?
The answer 11/24/2024
Dov Stein | Chabad.org
Sun, Nov 24, 4:24 PM (14 hours ago)
to me
B"H
Hello,
The historical reference you mentioned about King David's decree regarding Jewish widows of soldiers is an interesting one. The Talmud does discuss instances where King David had soldiers create conditional divorces. This was done to alleviate the concerns of soldiers who were going to war and wanted to ensure their wives' well-being in their capture or demise.
The concept of conditional divorce, while not explicitly tied to King David's decree, is still a valid concept in Jewish law. Modern rabbinic courts have their own procedures and guidelines for handling such matters, especially in the context of military service. It's important to note that Jewish law has evolved over time, and contemporary interpretations of these laws may differ from historical practices.
All the best,
Rabbi Dov Stein
Browse our ongoing schedule of live classes and courses -- all free at: http://www.chabad.org/live
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IDF rabbinate opposes asking troops to sign form 'unchaining' wives in case of disaster | The Times of Israel
I wrote the following query:
Date: 11/24/2024
Incident ID: 6439842
Query about King David:
Question:
I came across a reference that King David decree that in Jewish Marriage contracts that a clause be included that allowed a Jewish widow of Jewish soldiers to remarry again so that she would not become a "chained wife". Is this decree still legal and binding?
The answer 11/24/2024
Dov Stein | Chabad.org
Sun, Nov 24, 4:24 PM (14 hours ago)
to me
B"H
Hello,
The historical reference you mentioned about King David's decree regarding Jewish widows of soldiers is an interesting one. The Talmud does discuss instances where King David had soldiers create conditional divorces. This was done to alleviate the concerns of soldiers who were going to war and wanted to ensure their wives' well-being in their capture or demise.
The concept of conditional divorce, while not explicitly tied to King David's decree, is still a valid concept in Jewish law. Modern rabbinic courts have their own procedures and guidelines for handling such matters, especially in the context of military service. It's important to note that Jewish law has evolved over time, and contemporary interpretations of these laws may differ from historical practices.
All the best,
Rabbi Dov Stein
Browse our ongoing schedule of live classes and courses -- all free at: http://www.chabad.org/live