Nurit Tal-Tena

artist

Nurit Tal-Tena, a 50-year-old art curator and lecturer from Tel Aviv, has a compelling personal history shaped by her mother's 20-year struggle as an agunah (a woman unable to obtain a religious divorce). Growing up in a religious family, she witnessed her mother's emotional turmoil as she sought a divorce from her mentally ill husband, highlighting the challenges faced by women in similar situations. Despite these hardships, Nurit found solace in art and pursued higher education, earning degrees in social sciences and art history. She has built a successful career in the art world, managing auctions and curating exhibitions. Recently, she has shared her story to raise awareness about the societal issues surrounding agunot, emphasizing her mother's strength and resilience. Her reflections on marriage reveal her initial reluctance to follow traditional paths, but she eventually embraced love and partnership in her own way.