Divorce in a Jewish context - דעת - לימודי יהדות באור החסידות

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Divorce in a Jewish context

The Rav Name: Rabbi Boaz Yurkowitz

Hello. I was married by a Rabbi in a wedding ceremony and we remained married for 2 years and then separated. We were never legally married by the State but only married in a Jewish ceremony. We never got an official divorce from the Rabbi. What can I do to dissolve the marriage?
Thank you,
Andrea

There are two aspects to going to the Mikveh: 1. Immersion in accordance with the ruling of Ezra HaSofer, which is done in case there was nocturnal emission, and is therefore very important. 2. Immersion for the sake of additional purity, and for this purpose if you have difficulty in going, you can say Mishnayot from Seder Taharot.

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