named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Cost Subsidization
Assists with the financial burden of obtaining a Get when needed, ensuring access regardless of economic status
Get Guidance and Coordination
Provides free information, explains the Get process, and coordinates between spouses, rabbis, scribes, and witnesses to facilitate the religious divorce
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Jewish Religious Divorce and Mediation Services 6 activities
- Conduct of halachically compliant Get ceremoniesOrganizes and oversees Get ceremonies that are calm, respectful, and conducted in accordance with Jewish law, including use of proxy or power of attorney when needed, with oversight from a qualified rabbinical court (Beit Din).
- Facilitation of Jewish divorces (Gets)Provides end-to-end coordination of the Jewish divorce (Get) process, including logistical and administrative support, scheduling, document preparation, and coordination among spouses, rabbi, scribe, and witnesses. Facilitates Gets even when parties are in different locations or significant time has passed since civil divorce.
- Provision of financial assistance for Get processOffers subsidies and financial assistance to individuals facing financial hardship to cover the costs associated with obtaining a Jewish divorce (Get), ensuring access regardless of economic status.
- Provision of informational and consultative support for GetsOffers free, confidential, no-commitment consultations and guidance to individuals seeking information about the Get process. Provides halachic clarity, emotional support, and educational resources to help individuals navigate delays, non-cooperation, or uncertainty.
- Publication of comprehensive guides to the Get processProduces and distributes detailed online and printed resources that explain the Get process step by step, including legal and halachic requirements, options for coordination, and procedures in the United States.
- Support in cases of spousal refusal or non-cooperationProvides specialized guidance and intervention strategies for individuals whose spouse refuses to participate in the Get process, offering halachic and emotional support in sensitive and complex situations.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Development and maintenance of national and international Get administrator networkOperates and sustains a network of Get administrators across the U.S. and globally to enable geographically flexible coordination and remote participation in the Get process.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$21K
Contributions & grants$21K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising18%
Salaries & benefits$16K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$20K
Cash$20K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$20K
Liquid reserves8.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +11.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA HESS | DIRECTOR | 20 | $16K |
board members · 1
- YITZCHOK SKOLNIK — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- AARTS Partner — Gedalia Litke serves as CEO/Executive Director of AARTS, suggesting a leadership-level connection between the organizations.
- Beit Din Government — Qualified rabbinical court that supervises the issuance of a Get in accordance with Jewish law.
- Beit Din Partner — Collaborates with rabbinical courts to guide the Get process in accordance with halacha.
- Ohr Somayach Partner — Dr. Isaac Skolnik is a senior lecturer at Ohr Somayach, indicating a professional affiliation relevant to outreach efforts.
- Orthodox Union Coalition — Moishe Bane served as President of the Orthodox Union, indicating organizational alignment or partnership.
- Qualified rabbinical courts Partner — Collaborates with qualified rabbinical courts to ensure the Get process is conducted properly according to halachic standards.
- Rabbi Avraham Pam Government — Endorsed Kayama Inc with a letter of endorsement
- Rabbi Yaakov Kamenetzky Government — Endorsed Kayama Inc with a letter of endorsement
- Rabbi Yaakov Ruderman Government — Endorsed Kayama Inc with a letter of endorsement
- Young Israel of East Brunswick Partner — Rabbi Yehoshua Hess serves as Rabbi at Young Israel of East Brunswick, indicating a congregational partnership.
strategies · 3
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.
- Client-Centered Religious Compliance with Dignitymethodology: client-centered_religious_serviceBy providing individualized, emotionally sensitive, and professionally guided support through the Get process, the organization ensures halachic compliance while promoting dignity and reducing anxiety, because respectful engagement increases participation and personal closure.
- Financial and Logistical Access Model for Religious Compliancemethodology: financial_access_modelBy removing financial barriers and enabling remote participation, the organization increases access to halachically valid divorce, because reducing structural obstacles allows broader compliance with religious requirements.
- Religious-Legal Education as Compliance Enablementmethodology: religious-compliance-through-educationBy educating individuals on the distinction between civil divorce and a Get, the organization enables religiously compliant outcomes and reduces misinformation, because understanding drives voluntary participation in halachically valid processes.