D. BEIT DIN COMPARISON GRID
The Beit Din Comparison Grid features information about practices and procedures of batei din in the greater New York metropolitan area. The information contained in the grid is based on data supplied by rabbis representing these batei din in response to interviews using a standardized questionnaire. (See section E following the Grid.) We invite additional batei din in the New York area and in communities throughout the U.S. to participate in the Beit Din Comparison Project. Contact JOFA for more information.
The aim of the comparison is to provide individuals seeking a Jewish divorce with knowledge of the variations in practice and procedures among rabbinic courts. This knowledge will enable individuals to ask more probative questions when selecting a beit din.
Batei Din Interviewed:
Beit Din of Elizabeth New Jersey
Beth Din of Agudath HaRabonim
Beth Din of Agudath HaRabonim ( Brooklyn branch)
Beth Din of America
Beit Din L'inyanei Agunot
Bais Din of Igud HaRabonim of America
Practices and Procedures Reviewed:
Location of Beit Din
Contact Information
Rosh (Av) Beit Din
Dayyanim
Associated Organizations
Cases Per Year
Confidentiality
Languages
Shtar Berurin
Hazmanot
Seruvim
Timing of Writing/Delivery of Get
Approach to bringing a Woman for Support
Toanim
Civil Attorneys
Attitude Toward Jewish Pre-nuptial Agreements
Attitude Toward Civil Litigation of Financial Matters
Ketubbah Money
Attitude Toward Civil Litigation of Custody
Recognition of Beit Din by Israeli Rabbanut
Records of Deliberations and Decisions
Location of Records
Computerization of Records
Fees
Qualifications of Dayyanim
Rules Governing Relationship of Dayyanim to Litigants
Additional Comments
To download a copy of the full Beit Din Grid click here
Please Note:
One should read the Comment and Cautions (Section C) in tandem with the Grid.
All information in the Grid was last verified on 6/6/05. Since practices and procedures are subject to change, it is one's best interest to use all means available to verify the current practices of the beit din you are considering using.
If possible, speak to a woman who has had experience with the beit din you are considering using.
The inclusion of a beit din in the comparison Grid does not constitute and should not be viewed as an endorsement by JOFA.
DISCLAIMER
This Guidebook is solely for informational purposes.
This guidebook is not intended to replace consultation with a rabbi or an attorney, nor is it intended to give legal or halakhic advice.
JOFA does not assume any responsibility for actions taken by any person as a result of information in this Guidebook.
The inclusion of a beit din in the Comparison Grid does not constitute and should not be viewed as an endorsement by JOFA.
To obtain a free copy of JOFA's Guide to Jewish Divorce and the Beit Din System email agunah@jofa.org
The Guide to Jewish Divorce and the Beit Din System includes the following sections:
