Divorce Is a Mitzvah: A Practical Guide to Finding Wholeness and Holiness When Your Marriage Dies - Paperback

Finding Wholeness Through Jewish Wisdom on Divorce

Divorce Is a Mitzvah offers practical guidance for navigating one of life's most challenging transitions from a Jewish perspective. Written by Rabbi Perry Netter, spiritual leader of Temple Beth Am in metropolitan Los Angeles, this book reframes divorce not as failure but as a path to wholeness and holiness.

A Title Rooted in Jewish Tradition

The book's title draws from the words of Rashi, the renowned 11th-century biblical commentator, establishing its foundation in Jewish scholarship and tradition. This Conservative Jewish approach provides readers with practical wisdom, information, and strength during separation and divorce.

What This Guide Covers

This paperback delivers actionable advice for individuals experiencing marital dissolution within the framework of Jewish values and practices. Rabbi Netter combines rabbinical expertise with real-world understanding, offering readers tools to maintain spiritual connection during emotional upheaval. The guide addresses the religious, emotional, and practical aspects of divorce through a Jewish lens.

Expert Author with Media Recognition

Rabbi Perry Netter serves as an adjunct lecturer in Rabbinics at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at the University of Judaism. His expertise on divorce has made him a frequent guest on television and radio programs. His work has appeared in prominent publications including Moment magazine, Sh'ma, and the Los Angeles Times. The foreword by Rabbi Laura Geller, senior rabbi of Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills and one of Newsweek's 50 Most Influential Rabbis in America, adds additional credibility to this resource.

Who This Book Serves

This guide serves Jewish individuals navigating divorce who seek to maintain their spiritual practice and find meaning during separation. It provides perspective for those questioning how religious values intersect with the reality of ending a marriage. The book offers validation that choosing to end an unhealthy marriage can align with Jewish principles of wholeness and holiness.

Published by Jewish Lights Publishing

Jewish Lights Publishing brings this award-winning title to readers seeking authentic Jewish perspectives on contemporary life challenges. The publisher specializes in books that explore Jewish wisdom for modern living, making this guide part of a trusted collection of spiritual resources.