A Jewish woman who is not free to remarry because her husband refuses to provide the get is called _______.

a. Niddah
b. Ketubah
c. Agunah
d. Bar Mitzvah


Answer: c. Agunah

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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For Aristotle, how should we determine which action is the right thing to do?

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