Gett – Jewish Divorce

Guidance and completion of Jewish divorce proceedings in accordance with Halacha.

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Giyur – Conversion to Judaism

A serious and demanding path with comprehensive study and personal guidance.

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Din Torah – Rabbinical Arbitration

Rabbinical arbitration and authoritative clarification of questions of Halacha.

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A Beth Din in Austria

A Beth Din (בית דין) is a rabbinical institution that considers and handles matters which, according to Jewish tradition, must be conducted before a Beth Din or under its supervision, in accordance with the requirements of Halacha.

The Beth Din of Austria understands its religious work as part of Jewish life in Austria, not as a substitute for Austrian law or the Austrian courts.

Marriage and divorce under Jewish religious law must be distinguished from their civil status. A Gett terminates the marriage under Jewish religious law but does not replace a civil divorce where one is required. Conversely, a civil divorce has no power to dissolve the marriage under Jewish religious law. To prevent impediments to marriage from arising in the future—both as regards the spouses, who would continue to be regarded as married under Jewish religious law, and as regards children who might subsequently be born—a Gett should be arranged as soon as possible.

The Beth Din therefore operates within the Austrian legal system while at the same time fulfilling the requirements of Halacha.

Recognition

The Beth Din of Austria is recognized by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel for Giyur and Gett.

For those who require a Giyur or Gett, it is important in the long term that the procedure be conducted professionally and in a manner accepted within Jewish tradition. This recognition demonstrates that the Beth Din meets the relevant standards.