Rabbinical court sets precedent by agreeing to hear divorce case of non-Israelis. Ruling to affect couple living in French protectorate of Guadalupe Islands

From: Jerusalem Post | Date: April 14, 2008| Author: | Copyright information

DAN IZENBERG
Jerusalem Post
04-14-2008
Headline: Rabbinical court sets precedent by agreeing to hear divorce case of non-Israelis. Ruling to affect couple living in French protectorate of Guadalupe Islands
Byline: DAN IZENBERG
Edition; Daily
Section: News
Page: 04

Monday, April 14, 2008 -- In a precedent-setting decision, the long arm of the rabbinical courts has extended itself all the way to the Guadalupe Islands and France, the rabbinical courts spokeswoman said Sunday.

A few days ago, the Higher Rabbinical Court agreed to consider a divorce lodged by a woman against her husband, even ...

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