Atlanta Rabbis Held Workshop on Divorce Support
The Atlanta Rabbinical Association hosted a session to connect practitioners with resources for congregants.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Divorce
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The Atlanta Rabbinical Association recently sponsored a free workshop at Berman Commons to address divorce support resources. The gathering brought together family-law attorneys, mediators, clinicians, coaches, and financial practitioners to discuss methods for building multidisciplinary support teams.
Why it matters
The event aimed to provide rabbis with concrete tools to better support congregants through the complexities of divorce. It also served to initiate a wider community dialogue regarding religious and practical navigation of marital dissolution.
Approximately 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. The get, a Jewish religious divorce document, costs about $700 per couple.
The players
Atlanta Rabbinical Association
This is a professional organization that supports local rabbis and coordinates communal religious initiatives.
Ezra Weinberg
He is a rabbi who co-led the discussion regarding support tools for those navigating divorce.
Batsheva Ganz
She is a therapist who participated in leading the workshop on divorce support resources.
Shari Hertzberg
She serves as a divorce project manager who assists clients in organizing necessary documents and forms.
Brad Levenberg
He is a rabbi at Temple Sinai who conducted a session following Shabbat services.
The details
Led by Rabbi Ezra Weinberg and therapist Batsheva Ganz, the interactive lunch workshop explored common divorce myths and the navigation of religious-specific issues. Participants focused on creating cohesive support systems for individuals, an effort supported by other local initiatives including sermons and Torah study sessions coordinated by synagogues.
Timeline
The workshop was held in October 2026.
Culture Shift
This effort aligns with a broader societal move toward providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary support for life transitions. It represents a departure from traditional approaches by integrating professional therapeutic and legal resources into the community's religious framework.
Residents may find increased access to specialized support teams as local synagogues and practitioners align their resources. This shift can simplify the process of organizing documents and navigating both legal and religious requirements for those undergoing a divorce.
The takeaway
Communities are increasingly prioritizing the integration of professional support services to address the logistical and emotional challenges of divorce. Establishing a multidisciplinary team can provide a more structured approach to managing complex life transitions.
Further reading
Learn more about local support services in the Atlanta Divorce section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Atlanta Jewish Times.
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