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Orthodox Woman Wins Jewish Divorce After Six-Month 'Sex Strike'

Activist-led campaign pressures husband to grant divorce, ending four-year ordeal for Malky Berkowitz.

  • Malky Berkowitz, 29, received her Jewish divorce, or 'get,' after her husband refused for four years.
  • Brooklyn-based activist Adina Sash initiated a 'sex strike' involving Jewish women withholding sex on Friday nights to pressure the husband.
  • The campaign gained widespread attention and sparked debate among Orthodox communities and mainstream media.
  • Supporters celebrated the divorce as a victory for justice and a step forward for other 'chained women' facing similar situations.
  • Berkowitz's estranged husband has a history of mental illness and alleged abuse, which contributed to the lengthy divorce battle.
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