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

Rabbi Shmuel Ohana - (818) 216-6769 or (818) 216-5730 / [email protected] OR [email protected]
Does not accept applications unless both parties consent to the Get.

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

Rabbi Avrohom Teichman (Av Beth Din) - (323) 919-9929 / [email protected]
Rabbi Chaim Sperlin - (310) 734-9079 / [email protected]

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

Casa de la Familia

(877) 611-2272
Free and low-cost counseling services
Specializes in psychotherapy for trauma, including victims of domestic violence.

Crisis Lifeline

988
For for life-threatening mental health support. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to.
The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365.

LAPD Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART)

Domestic Violence (DV) Service Providers and the LAPD form DART to foster and promote coordinated responses to address domestic violence victims’ and their children’s needs for crisis intervention.
Currently, there are ten DART programs operating within the following LAPD divisions
LAPD Wilshire - (213) 847-3994 4861 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019

Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Hotline

(800) 978-3600
24-hour Hotline

Los Angeles Department of Mental Health

(800) 854-7771
Help Line for non-life threatening support and to locate a therapist near you.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

(800) 799-7233
You can call the hotline anytime. It's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
The hotline offers tools and support in many languages for anyone dealing with domestic violence.

Peace Over Violence

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

Rainbow Services

(310) 547-9343
Hotline intakes for legal, case management, housing and shelter 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

Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice

(323) 980-3500 / [email protected]
Provides legal services related to restraining orders or irgent family law or immigration legal matters

NLSLA Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County

(800) 433-6251
Callers can leave messages for a return call

Pepperdine Legal Clinic Domestic Violence

(310) 506-6344
Available for intakes (information, brief advise and counsel only)

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

California Victim Compensation Board

(800) 777-9229
[email protected]
Provide financial assistance to victims of crime to help them restore their lives.

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.