Resources

Orthodox Rabbinic Courts:

The following are rabbinic courts in Los Angeles, New York, and internationally whose gitten are recognized by the Rabbanut in Israel and throughout the diaspora. We work with Orthodox Rabbinic Courts throughout the U.S., the diaspora, and Israel.

For assistance in navigating the Rabbinic Court process for the purposes of getting/receiving a Get, contact Esther Macner, Esq.: [email protected] or 310-730-5282

Beth Din of America -

  • (212) 807-9042 or (212) 807-9183 / [email protected]
  • The BDA will accept cases even if both parties have not consented to give the get. They will send a summons (hazmona) to a recalcitrant spouse. The rule within the shadow of state law in divorce arbitrations.

Beth Din of California -

International Beit Din -

  • (201) 357-4056 / [email protected]
  • Rabbinic court dedicated exclusively to issues of divorce throughout the diaspora. Unlike most other batei dn, it specializes in resolving difficult cases of get refusal, and they accept applications even when one spouse refuses to come. At the IBD, there is no get extortion, no conditioning of the get, and no excuse for get refusal where halacha mandates it be given.
  • In some circumstances, the IBD will also evaluate whether there was an error in the kiddushin, which would render the marriage null and void even without the giving of a get. Their rulings mandating the giving of a get are recognized by the Rabbanut in Israel, but a determination that the marriage is null and void without a get is not recognized by all. Even so, many Orthodox rabbis in the diaspora will officiate at a remarriage of a woman who was freed by their rulings.
  • They do not charge fees for their services.

LA Beth Din -

Rabbinical Council of California -

  • (213) 223-7117
  • Does not accept applications unless both parties consent to the Get. Does not recognize the validity of 'community property' in divorce arbitration.

 

Social Services:

For assistance in navigating the resources listed below, please contact our social worker, Adinah Lindner, LCSW, at (323) 736-2267.

Mental Health

Jewish Family Services -

  • (877) 275-4537 / [email protected]
  • Case management, mental health, domestic violence shelters and counseling, and food security

Maple Counseling -

  • (310) 271-9999
  • Counseling on a sliding scale

Peace Over Violence -

  • (213) 955-9090
  • Support services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including individual and group counseling and legal services

Relief -

  • (818) 655-0032 / [email protected]
  • Three referrals for in-person, phone, or Zoom therapy

Sojourn -

  • (310) 264-6644
  • Assist domestic violence victims with counseling, legal services, and shelters

 

Legal Help

Bet Tzedek -

  • (323) 939-0506 or (323) 549-5827
  • Free legal referrals and services

Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law -

  • (213) 388-7515
  • Takes pro-bono custody cases

Jewish Divorce Assistance Center of Los Angeles -

  • (323) 473-5222 / [email protected]
  • Provides free divorce mediation for Jewish couples. Does not accept cases with domestic violence or coercive control issues (such as get abuse).

LA Law Library -

  • (213) 785-2529
  • Self help program

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles -

  • (800) 399-4529

Levitt & Quinn -

  • (213) 482-1800
  • Provides legal representation on a sliding scale for unrepresented persons

Self-Help Resource Center -

  • (213) 974-5504
  • Each county has its own self-help center
  • LA County Courthouse - 111 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

    • Room 426 for Divorce and Custody

    • Room 245 for Restraining Orders, Domestic Violence, and Civil Harassment

 

Financial Help

Jewish Free Loan Association -

  • (323) 761-8830 x100
  • Offers interest-free micro-loan assistance. Requires a guarantor and some verified income. Must be legal residents of L.A., Ventura, or Santa Barbara

Jewish Family Services

  • (877) 275-4537 (ask for Farnoush)
  • Offers grants from the Jewish Federation

 

Food Security

Tomchei Shabbos LA -

  • (323) 851-1000
  • Provides a variety of services including weekly food delivery for Shabbat and financial assistance. Requires verification from a recognized communal rabbi.

Our Big Kitchen -

SOVA -

  • (818) 988-7682
  • Offers a variety of canned and fresh foods to take home
  • 8846 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
  • Open Monday-Thursday 10-1:30; open Sunday 9-12

 

Job Help

JVS Work Source -

  • jvs-socal.org
  • (323) 761-8888
  • West Hollywood branch: (310) 309-6000
  • West LA/Culver City branch: (310) 309-6000

Tomchei Shabbos LA -