Chalitzah

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Chalitzah: (lit. "taking off"); a ceremony whereby the widow of a childless husband is released by the brother of the deceased, thus permitting her to remarry somebody else.

	Yibum and Chalitzah By Ari Klein If a married man dies childless the widow is to marry her dead husband's brother. This practice is known as Yibum. Alternatively, they can perform a procedure known as Chalitzah. Here's an overview of the Chalitzah ceremony. Lifecycles » Divorce » In-Depth Study » Yibum and Chalitzah
	Why is chalitzah so humiliating? By Tzvi Freeman Background: Joe and Jack are brothers. Joe marries Miriam but dies before having any children. Torah law states that Jack should now marry Miriam. This practice is known as yibum, or levirate marriage. It is not commonly practiced today. Instead, we tell ... Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » Why is chalitzah so humiliating?
	Brotherly Souls By Rabbi Bachya ben Asher; translated and annotated by Eliyahu Munk. The rite of Levirate marriage greatly benefits the soul of the deceased. Kabbalah Online » Weekly Torah » Archives » Devarim - Deuteronomy » Ki Teitzei » Mystical Classics » Brotherly Souls

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