Definitions

1. noun

A Jewish woman whose husband is missing or refuses to give her a divorce (get), leaving her unable to remarry.

“The community rallied around the agunah, supporting her in her quest for a resolution to her marital situation.”

2. noun

In some Orthodox Jewish communities, a term used to describe a woman who is unable to obtain a divorce from her husband, often due to his refusal or absence.

“The agunah’s plight highlighted the need for greater awareness and advocacy within the Orthodox Jewish community.”