named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Gedolei Yisroel Endorsed Prenuptial Agreement
A halachically valid prenuptial agreement signed before marriage that designates a specific Beth Din to oversee divorce proceedings, ensuring timely resolution and financial accountability to prevent agunah situations.
Protocols for Professional Conduct before Beth Din
Establishes ethical guidelines for attorneys and toanim appearing before the designated Beth Din to prevent abusive legal tactics during divorce proceedings.
Protocols of Kosher Home and Sabbath Observance in Custody Matters
Ensures children of divorcing couples continue to be raised in a kosher and Sabbath-observant home, as agreed upon in the prenuptial agreement.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Jewish Religious Divorce and Mediation Services 3 activities
- Community-based divorce prevention initiativesImplements a community-based approach to prevent divorce by promoting healthy marital conflict resolution tools and supporting couples through halacha-compliant processes before escalation occurs.
- Development and promotion of halacha-compliant prenuptial agreementsDeveloped and promotes a halachically valid prenuptial agreement designed to prevent Jewish couples from resorting to secular courts during divorce, streamline the divorce process, and reduce emotional harm. The agreement includes mechanisms to address marital conflict through a designated Bais Din and mitigate delays caused by obstruction tactics.
- Mediation and divorce resolution servicesOffers free mediation services to couples experiencing marital conflict, mediates negotiation of temporary separation and divorce agreements, and coordinates with attorneys and Botei Din to finalize civil divorces and issue the Get. Initial Beth Din sessions are scheduled within approximately two weeks of request, with target timelines of 6–8 months for non-custody cases and 1–18 months for custody cases.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Physical operations in Brooklyn, NYOperates at a physical address in Brooklyn, New York, serving as a base for delivering marital mediation, divorce resolution, and prenuptial agreement services.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$82K
Contributions & grants$82K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$81K
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Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
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Net assets$19K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 3
- HARRY ZELCER — DIRECTOR
- MARTIN E FRIEDLANDER — DIRECTOR
- SAUL E GOLDBAUM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Botei Din Partner — Collaborates with Botei Din to arrange the issuance of the Geht following mediated divorce agreements.
- Gedolei Yisroel Coalition — Endorsed the Prenuptial Agreement implemented by Yashar Initiative
- Gedolei Yisroel Coalition — Endorsed the prenuptial agreement and provided rabbinic authority for its Halachic framework.
- Gedolei Yisroel Coalition — Endorsed the prenuptial agreement used by YASHAR COALITION INC.
- Rabbi Asher Hatchuel Partner — Endorsed the Prenuptial Agreement after review, affirming its alignment with rulings of leading halachic authorities.
- Rabbi Asher Hatchuel Partner — Endorsed the prenuptial agreement as kosher and acceptable across congregations, citing approval from leading halachic authorities
- Rabbi Hillel David Partner — Reviewed and affirmed the halachic compliance and potential benefit of the Prenuptial Agreement.
- Rabbi Hillel David Partner — Reviewed and approved the prenuptial agreement as compliant with halacha
- Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch Partner — Endorsed the Prenuptial Agreement and encouraged Rabbinic support to prevent use of secular courts.
- Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch Partner — Endorsed the prenuptial agreement and encouraged rabbis in America to support it
- Rabbi Noach Isaac Oelbaum Partner — Endorsed the Prenuptial Agreement for its role in minimizing emotional and financial harm during divorce.
- Rabbi Noach Isaac Oelbaum Partner — Endorsed the prenuptial agreement for its role in minimizing conflict and promoting peaceful divorce resolution
- Rabbi Shlomo Miller Partner — Collaborates with religious leadership to support community initiatives.
- Rabbi Shlomo Miller Partner — Endorsed the Prenuptial Agreement as valid according to Torah law.
- Rabbi Shlomo Miller Partner — Endorsed the prenuptial agreement as valid according to Torah law
- Rabbi Yaakov E. Forchheimer Partner — Confirmed the halachic validity of the Prenuptial Agreement and supported its dissemination.
- Rabbi Yaakov E. Forchheimer Partner — Reviewed and endorsed the prenuptial agreement based on halachic approval by other leading rabbis
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Halachic Prenuptial Agreement Frameworkmethodology: prenuptial_agreement_frameworkBy implementing a halacha-compliant, legally binding prenuptial agreement, the organization prevents marital conflict escalation and ensures timely, religiously valid divorce resolution because it establishes a clear, enforceable framework that deters unilateral obstruction and aligns religious and civil legal outcomes.
- Peaceful Divorce Mediation and Procedural Equitymethodology: peaceful_divorce_mediationBy promoting mediation and enabling Beth Din to proceed without unilateral obstruction, the organization reduces adversarial conflict and systemic delays because it creates a fair, halachically valid process that protects both parties and prioritizes family well-being.
- Preventive Community and Marriage Supportmethodology: community-driven preventionBy combining prenuptial agreements with premarital education and ongoing conflict resolution frameworks, the organization reduces the incidence and harm of divorce because early, community-based intervention strengthens marital resilience and ensures halachic compliance when dissolution occurs.
- Religious Continuity and Child Custody Planningmethodology: premarital religious custody planningBy establishing binding religious custody and upbringing terms in advance, the organization preserves religious continuity post-divorce because predefined observance requirements reduce conflict over children’s religious environment and ensure compliance with halachic standards.