Transparency. Respect. Justice.

Rate My Beit Din exists to evaluate and improve Jewish divorce in the rabbinic court (beit din) system. Courts are rated via user and professional reviews and are offered ways to improve user’s experience.

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Our Mission

If you have experienced divorce in a beit din YOU can help others by sharing your experience. Your input is VITAL to help end the aguna crisis. Please fill out a review TODAY.

The divorce process is hard enough without things like hidden fees, unanswered emails and allowing extortion. Our mission is to restore dignity and transparency to the Jewish divorce process. We do this by shedding light on real people’s experiences in batei din around the world thus restoring the power balance in the process.

To increase transparency in the Jewish divorce process.

To reduce the pain, wait time, and suffering in Jewish divorce.

To increase professionalism and empathy in batai din around the world.

To acknowledge and support batei din who use best practices.

To reduce Get abuse.

To flag those whose standards need improvement and help them improve.

Improving the System

Every year, tens of thousands of Jewish people go through the beit din system for divorce.
A worldwide survey of people who experienced the process in rabbinic court highlighted many areas in need of serious change and standardization. Yet currently, there is no body of authority one can turn to have these changes made.
In response, global organizations deeply familiar with the system came together to create Rate My Beit Din as a means to encourage and support this change. It is a forum for people to rate their experiences and a path for improvement for batei din.
RMBD offers best practices and training to help batei din improve. Areas include clear guidelines, self evaluations, timely responsiveness, training in domestic violence, addiction, mental illness and hiring female support staff.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sometimes the process is not as smooth.
Here are some FAQs about complications:

What happens if a spouse insists on waiting until matters of finance or custody are settled?

Although this is not yet the universally accepted practice in Jewish divorce, there are significant benefits to addressing the Get early on, particularly in order to avoid concerns of the get being used as a tool to extort concessions in a divorce. Please reach out to a local resource for guidance in determining a strategy informed by your particular case and needs.

What if a spouse doesn’t want to give a Get?

In the event of a spouse refusing to give a Get, you will need to formalize the process through a Beit Din experienced in navigating contentious Get cases. Please reach out to a local resource to determine an appropriate forum and make sure you are factoring in additional considerations, such as safety, civil legal processes, and more. Most of all, research your options before you sign a binding arbitration commitment (sh’tar berurin).

What if a Beit Din allows my ex to use the Get as a tool for manipulation (ie: demanding money, possessions, or a relinquishing of rights)?

If you have not signed a binding arbitration commitment (sh’tar berurin), you are generally free to explore an alternative Beit Din. In some cases, however, there is only one local forum, in which case shifting the case is more difficult. Please reach out to a local resource for case guidance or to help identify an appropriate forum.

What do I do if a Beit Din doesn’t respond to my emails?

When communicating with more Beit Din, you can ask, “When can I expect to hear an update by?” If you have not received an update when the date arrives, follow up. You can also ask what mode of communication generates a faster reply, whether it’s phone, email, WhatsApp, etc. If you are still not receiving a response, please reach out to a local resource for support.

What if I can’t afford the Beit Din fees?

As a potential litigant in a Beit Din process, you can be open about your financial limitations and ask the Beit Din how they typically handle these situations. Many Batei Din offer reduced or delayed fees or payment plans to accommodate these scenarios. In addition, reach out to resources in your area to determine if they assist in paying fees.

Can I bring a female friend or advocate to support me?

Some batei bin have a female advocate to accompany women through the Get ceremony but one should always feel welcome to bring support to the receiving of a Get, female or male. The Get ceremony is an emotional moment and having the proper support is important. One should always notify the beit din as to who is accompanying them.

How long does the Get ceremony take?

Before the ceremony the dayanim will confirm details with the couple and a sofer (scribe) will write the Get with a quill and ink. The beit din might allow the couple to take a break while the Get is being written. The Get ceremony is a standard ritual though there can be variations (like if the Get is given through a shaliach or messenger). One should allow for an hour for the ceremony (not including the writing of Get).

What our clients say

"Rate My Beit Din has begun the arduous process of leveling the playing field by holding batei din accountable. I've noticed concrete changes across many batei din since Rate My Beit Din's inception. From small things like quicker response times to bigger things like transparency in pricing and process."

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