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When there is a problem, the first step is to admit that there’s a problem, and then you go on to diagnose the root of the problem, the options for solving the problem, and the risks and benefits of each; you test a solution, and then you go forward—roughly the order of operations. Accordingly, I…

Note: The author is a sociologist, not a halachic authority. H/T to Daniel Schwartz for providing some information in a comment, which is expanded upon here. Input from knowledgeable sources is requested. Introduction Humane divorce remains one of the most pressing legal challenges within modern Orthodox Judaism. While some may say that this challenge is…

Many people who jump in on the Kohn v Stein case say the same thing. “I don’t know the details so I won’t comment.” But the answer is in the details. If you don’t know the story, don’t call the husband an abuser, which is exactly what Adina Sash does. Similarly, if one doesn’t know…

Adina Sash aka FlatbushGirl revealed herself to be a complete lunatic on the Zev Brenner show and it was duly noted. Yes an intelligent person with some positive desire to help, but clearly has gone off the deep end. https://www.youtube.com/live/wy3eK21Sh7s?si=zYJW5b7_mZxlphK6

You cannot convict all men for the offenses of some men, any more than you can convict all White people for racism and so on. Here I reshare most of my response to a comment/question asking how I could possibly support men’s rights in the Gett process when so many have weaponized their halachic advantage:…

Where is Adeena Kohn? Could she not once come out and tell the mob: “Hey. Back off. This is private.” If she is too stressed out, could her family not come out and say: “This divorce is not a domestic abuse case. Take the social media campaigns somewhere else.” This whole time — while Adina…

Ask yourself this question: What if YOUR son — or a decent young man you knew — God forbid married a deceitful woman who passed herself off as a victim? What if this woman tricked him into getting the kids to another country, pretended to cooperate on divorce and custody proceedings, then turned around and…

On May 24, 2026, Adina Miles Sash, known digitally as “FlatbushGirl,” appeared on Talkline With Zev Brenner to discuss the contemporary agunah crisis, rabbinical courts, and Jewish marriage. Throughout the interview, Sash presented herself as a communal insider fluent in Orthodox culture, weaving traditional terminology—including baruch Hashem, neshamos, dayanim, bas Yisroel, chosson, kallah, tznius, erva,…

What is President Trump actually doing with respect to Iran right now? What is the real plan? If you look closely at the chaos unfolding over the last 48 hours, you will see a massive internal revolt. On one side, you have a populist, “America First” base demanding we stay out of a prolonged conflict…

Note: This post is about marriage, but it isn’t a tacit signal of support for abuse of any kind. If you or someone you know are being abused, please seek professional guidance.So, we’re on this retreat, the two of us, and we’re at the table. It’s like, you know, you get your food and all.…