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Yerushalayim  ·  Eretz Yisrael

Halachic Arbitration Made Accessible
For The English Speaking Communities in Israel

A beis din built for English-speaking Jews in Israel — serving olim, visitors, and diaspora communities with matters in Eretz Yisrael. Proceedings conducted with transparency, competence, and efficiency.

Transparency

Clear procedures, plain-language explanations, and open communication at every stage of your case.

Competence

Ordained dayanim with deep expertise in Choshen Mishpat and the practical needs of English-speaking Jewry.

Efficiency

Structured timelines, responsive administration, and respect for your time and circumstances.

Our Services
What We Handle
We serve individuals, businesses, and institutions with halachically authoritative dispute resolution — conducted entirely in English, based in Yerushalayim.

Monetary Disputes

Disputes between individuals, neighbors, and businesses — including partnerships, real estate, and employment matters — adjudicated by our dayanim.

Divorce & Family Disputes

Neutral mediation and dispute resolution toward voluntary settlement in divorce and family matters, handled with sensitivity and halachic care.

The actual giving of the get is administered by the Rabbanut.

Estate & Inheritance

Halachic adjudication of yerusha disputes and related matters for Israeli residents and diaspora Jewry with Israeli assets.

Communal Arbitration

Neutral adjudication for shul, yeshiva, school, and organizational governance or financial disputes.

Tzava’ah / Halachic Will

Compose and review wills and end-of-life instructions across Israeli and diaspora jurisdictions.

Prenuptial Agreements

Drafting and ratification of halachic prenuptial agreements, including recognition across multiple jurisdictions.

Leadership
Our Leadership
All proceedings are conducted by ordained dayanim with oversight from Gedolei Torah.
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Rav Av Beis Din
Rav Tzvi Gartner

Rav Tzvi Gartner serves as the presiding Rav Av Beis Din and senior halachic authority of the Beis Din. A distinguished Dayan and respected posek, Rav Gartner brings decades of experience adjudicating dinei Torah and guiding complex halachic matters with depth, clarity, and sensitivity.

Rav Gartner is especially recognized for his broad expertise in areas of personal status, family matters, communal disputes, and complex commercial litigation before Beis Din. His approach combines rigorous halachic analysis with practical judgment and a deep commitment to fairness, dignity, and proper Beis Din procedure.

In addition to his work as a Dayan, Rav Gartner is the author of Kefiyah B’Get. He has also served as a senior rabbinic editor and contributor to leading Torah publications, including Tur HaShalem and Yeshurun.

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Dayan & Director
Rav Nosson Ehlich

Rav Nosson Ehrlich serves as a Dayan and the operational director of the Beis Din, overseeing case intake, procedural administration, scheduling, and coordination between the parties, to’anim, and the Dayanim.

Rav Ehrlich is a highly regarded Toen Rabani and experienced Dayan, serving in several other batei din and bringing extensive practical experience in dinei Torah, claims preparation, dispute resolution, and Beis Din procedure. He is known for his professionalism, clarity, and ability to guide complex matters through the Beis Din process with sensitivity, efficiency, and fidelity to halacha.

In addition to his Beis Din work, Rav Ehrlich serves as Rav of Kehilas Tolna in Beitar, where he provides ongoing rabbinic leadership and practical halachic guidance to the community.

Nesi’im — Honorary Presidents
Rav Asher Weiss
Nasi
Rav Asher Weiss

HaGaon Rav Asher Weiss shlit”a serves as Nasi and senior halachic guide to the Beis Din. Rav Weiss is recognized internationally as one of the leading poskim of the generation and is the author of the widely studied Minchas Asher series.

Rav Weiss is the Av Beis Din of Beis Din Tzedek Darchei Torah, Rosh Kollel of Machon Minchas Asher L’Torah V’Horaah, and a sought-after authority on complex halachic questions affecting communities, institutions, and individuals around the world. As Nasi, Rav Weiss lends distinguished rabbinic leadership and senior halachic guidance to the Beis Din.

Rav Mendel Shafran
Nasi
Rav Mendel Shafran

HaGaon Rav Mendel Shafran shlit”a serves as Nasi and senior rabbinic patron of the Beis Din. Rav Shafran is a prominent halachic authority and veteran Dayan, widely respected for his expertise in monetary halacha, communal matters, and the adjudication of complex disputes.

Rav Shafran is a senior Dayan of the HaYashar V’Hatov Beis Din in Yerushalayim and a noted Rosh Yeshiva. In his capacity as Nasi, Rav Shafran provides the Beis Din with senior rabbinic guidance, stature, and halachic oversight.

About
Rooted in Yerushalayim. Accessible in English.

Beis Din Tzedek Bnei Chutz La’aretz was established to meet a clear and growing need: qualified, accessible halachic arbitration for the tens of thousands of English-speaking Jews living in Israel, visiting Israel, or transacting with parties in Israel.

The Beis Din provides a professional forum where proceedings can be conducted in English, with sensitivity to the needs of bnei chutz la’aretz and English-speaking olim, while maintaining the highest standards of halacha, fairness, and procedural integrity.

To ensure that its decisions are not only halachically sound but also practical and enforceable, the Beis Din retains qualified legal counsel to advise on matters of Israeli civil law and arbitration procedure. Where appropriate, the Beis Din will coordinate with Israeli civil authorities and structure its proceedings and rulings so that decisions are consistent with applicable secular law and capable of enforcement in court.

Process
How It Works
A clear, structured process from inquiry to resolution — designed to be accessible to English speakers at every step.
1

Submit an Inquiry

Complete the online form on our File a Case page. We respond within two business days.

2

Case Review

Our dayanim review the matter and confirm jurisdiction, scope, and the appropriate process.

3

Arbitration Agreement

Both parties sign a legally binding arbitration agreement and complete the kabolas kinyan, formally accepting the authority of the beis din.

4

Psak Din

The beis din hears arguments, deliberates, and issues a ruling that is binding under both halacha and secular law.

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Location
Yerushalayim, Eretz Yisrael
By appointment
Zoom available
Office Hours
Sunday – Thursday
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM IST