Beth Din of America

What Beth Din of America does

Beth Din of America is a private rabbinical court founded in 1960 and headquartered at 305 Seventh Avenue in midtown Manhattan. It is affiliated with the Rabbinical Council of America and the Orthodox Union, and it serves as one of the pre-eminent batei din in the United States for Orthodox and traditionally observant Jewish communities. Its docket spans four core service lines: Din Torah arbitration and mediation of commercial, communal, and matrimonial disputes; Gittin (Jewish divorce) processing, including contested and agunah cases; personal halachic status determinations (Jewish identity, kohen, mamzer, unmarried status) whose certificates are recognized by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel; and halachic advice on complex matters such as heter iska and estate planning. The organization also jointly oversees the GPS national network of rabbinic courts for conversion alongside the RCA. Beth Din of America is a private rabbinical court founded in 1960 and headquartered at 305 Seventh Avenue in midtown Manhattan. It is affiliated with the Rabbinical Council of America and the Orthodox Union, and it serves as one of the pre-eminent batei din in the United States for Orthodox and traditionally observant Jewish communities. Its docket spans four core service lines: Din Torah arbitration and mediation of commercial, communal, and matrimonial disputes; Gittin (Jewish divorce) processing, including contested and agunah cases; personal halachic status determinations (Jewish identity, kohen, mamzer, unmarried status) whose certificates are recognized by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel; and halachic advice on complex matters such as heter iska and estate planning. The organization also jointly oversees the GPS national network of rabbinic courts for conversion alongside the RCA.

The business model combines professional-services fees with communal donations and endowment support. Pricing is structured by case type: arbitration runs at $250-$500 per hour per side depending on whether a single dayan or three-dayan panel is convened, small claims under $7,500 are scheduled via Zoom at $180 per party per hour, Get processing is a flat $750, and personal status filings start at $275 with potential surcharges for outside expert consultation. Travel surcharges apply for Get proceedings outside the Manhattan office. The bench of 20-25+ dayanim includes RIETS-ordained halachic scholars, attorneys from Columbia and Yale Law, and clinical psychologists, supported by a small administrative staff.

The go-to-motion is direct-to-consumer plus community-led: clients self-file online or by phone, and the organization is sustained by referrals from affiliated rabbis, attorneys, and Orthodox communal institutions. There is no software platform, no AI capability, and no public revenue disclosure; the entity operates as a religious non-profit with no venture or institutional equity ownership. Recent strategic emphasis has been on modernizing access through Zoom small-claims scheduling, publishing anonymized decisions via the Jewishprudence journal, and broadening the bench to include the first female mediator.

Name

Beth Din of America

Legal name

Beth Din of America

Website

https://bethdin.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beth Din of America, founded in 1960 and based in Manhattan, is a pre-eminent U.S. rabbinical court serving Orthodox Jewish communities with din torah arbitration, Jewish divorce (Get) processing, personal status determinations, and halachic advice, affiliated with the RCA and OU.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Arbitration and Dispute Resolution

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (54111), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Rabbinical arbitration
• Jewish divorce services
• Halachic dispute resolution
• Personal status determinations
• Religious mediation

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Arbitration and Mediation Fees: The Beth Din charges fees for din torah (arbitration) proceedings, mediation sessions, and case processing. Fee structures vary based on case complexity, panel size (single dayan vs. three-dayan panel), and whether the matter involves small claims or larger commercial disputes.
2. Get (Jewish Divorce) Services: Fees for arranging Jewish divorces through the Get process. Standard Get costs $750, with additional surcharges for special services or locations outside standard BDA offices.
3. Personal Status Determinations: Fees for investigating and issuing certificates of Jewish and/or single status (teudat yahadut viravakut). Cost is $275 for filing, with additional expert consultation fees in some cases.
4. Private Donations and Endowments: The organization is funded by a combination of fees for services, private donations, and support by communal endowments and institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Beth Din of America operates a rabbinical court that arbitrates and mediates commercial, communal and family disputes under Jewish law (Din Torah), arranges Jewish divorces (Gittin/Get process) including resolution of contested cases, investigates and issues personal halachic status certificates (Jewish identity, kohen status, mamzer status) recognized by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, and provides halachic advice on topics such as heter iska and Jewish estate planning. The organization also jointly oversees the GPS national network of rabbinic courts for conversion with the Rabbinical Council of America.

Product overview

The Beth Din of America is a rabbinical court offering a portfolio of legal and religious services grounded in halacha (Jewish law). Its core offerings include Din Torah arbitration for commercial, communal and family disputes; Gittin (Jewish divorce) processing; Personal Status Determinations; and Halachic Advice on complex Jewish law matters. The organization also oversees the GPS conversion network, publishes the Jewishprudence journal and blog, and provides downloadable legal documents including its Halachic Prenuptial Agreement. Services are priced by case type and panel size, with small claims available via instant Zoom scheduling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Rulings legally enforceable in secular court system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rabbinical Council of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Beth Din of America is affiliated with the Rabbinical Council of America, one of the major Orthodox rabbinic organizations. This affiliation provides access to a network of rabbis and communal institutions, and the BDA provides services including oversight of the GPS conversion network and geirut (conversion) services for the RCA.
• Orthodox UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Beth Din of America is affiliated with the Orthodox Union, a major Orthodox Jewish organization. This affiliation provides communal endorsement and access to the broader Orthodox Union network of synagogues and institutions.
• GPS (Geirus Protocols and Standards) Network of Rabbinical CourtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTogether with the Rabbinical Council of America, the Beth Din of America oversees the GPS national network of rabbinic courts for conversion. GPS was formed for the purpose of ensuring halachic integrity and uniform standards in the performance of Jewish conversions. Rabbi Michoel Zylberman serves as director of geirut for the RCA and oversees GPS.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc) / Beth Din of Chicago: The cRc operates a rabbinical court providing kashrut supervision, arbitration, Get processing, and personal status determinations for the Orthodox community in the Midwest. It is the most direct peer to Beth Din of America, sharing Orthodox halachic authority, multi-state reach, and overlapping service lines.

Broad incumbents

• JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services): JAMS is a leading U.S. private alternative dispute resolution provider offering arbitration and mediation with legally enforceable awards. It is comparable to Beth Din of America as a broader incumbent in the arbitration/mediation space, though JAMS serves secular commercial clients rather than a religious-law constituency.
• American Arbitration Association (AAA): AAA is a major nonprofit arbitration and mediation organization with national infrastructure and panel-based dispute resolution. Comparable to Beth Din of America as a broad incumbent in formal arbitration services, though AAA focuses on commercial and labor matters under secular law.

Regional players

• Beth Din of Manhattan: The Beth Din of Manhattan is a rabbinical court serving New York-area Orthodox communities with arbitration, Get, and conversion services. It is a regional peer to Beth Din of America with overlapping service offerings but operating in a more localized geography.
• Rabbinical Assembly (RA): The RA is the international association of Conservative (Masorti) rabbis and operates its own rabbinical court system for get, arbitration, and personal status matters. It serves a parallel Jewish-law dispute resolution function for Conservative communities rather than Orthodox.

Others

• Orthodox Union (OU): The OU is a major Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization providing kashrut, community programming, and advocacy. Beth Din of America is affiliated with the OU, which provides communal endorsement and a referral network for dispute resolution, divorce, and personal status services.
• Rabbinical Council of America (RCA): The RCA is the principal professional association of Orthodox rabbis in North America and Beth Din of America's primary institutional affiliate. It co-manages the GPS conversion network and refers members and congregations to the BDA, making it a closely connected ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Nishmat / Ohr Torah Stone institutions: Nishmat and other Modern Orthodox educational institutions are developing complementary rabbinical services, training female halachic authorities, and providing adjunct dispute resolution resources. They are an emerging adjacent player in halachic advisory services overlapping with Beth Din of America's scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

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