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Integrated Halachic Support

By integrating halachic guidance with medical, emotional, and legal dimensions of personal crises, we produce more holistic and adherent outcomes, because religiously grounded individuals experience these domains as interdependent rather than separate. This strategy unifies Jewish legal (halachic) decision-making with clinical, psychological, and social realities to address complex life events—such as infertility, end-of-life care, divorce, and domestic abuse—in a manner that respects both religious obligation and human well-being. Unlike purely legalistic or secular approaches, it treats halacha not as a standalone rule system but as a living framework that must engage with modern medical, emotional, and ethical contexts to remain relevant and compassionate. What distinguishes this approach is its consistent theory of change: integration across domains increases personal adherence, reduces distress, and enhances communal legitimacy.

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who runs it

Organizations running this strategy · 9

what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Alumni and Community Engagement Events Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel
    direct service
    Hosts reunions, graduation ceremonies, public celebrations, and community events such as Parents’ Day for emissary training programs, student productions, and moments of gratitude for reserve soldiers’ families.
  • Expansion of Jewish Educational Institutions Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel
    capacity building
    Founded The Katz Yeshiva High School and established the Hahn Judaic Campus in Florida to support Jewish education; restructured the Graduate Program of Advanced Talmudic Studies for Women at Yeshiva University.
  • Founding and Development of Efrat Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel
    direct service
    Founded the city of Efrat in 1983, which has grown to house over 13,000 residents, and established its first school, catalyzing the development of Ohr Torah Stone’s broader network.
  • Global Jewish Education and Leadership Development Network Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel
    direct service
    Operates 32 institutions and programs worldwide focused on Jewish education, outreach, and leadership development for men and women, engaging approximately 3,500 additional students annually.
  • Graduation and Recognition of Halakhic Leaders Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel
    capacity building
    Graduated three women from the Susi Bradfield Women’s Institute of Halakhic Leadership and recognized staff members from OTS schools for professional achievement.
  • International Deployment of Jewish Emissaries Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel
    direct service
    Deploys emissaries to 111 cities across 42 countries to promote Jewish education and communal engagement.
  • Jewish Heritage and Education Programs for Secular Israelis Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel
    direct service
    Engages thousands of secular Israelis annually in Jewish programming to explore and reclaim their heritage through educational and spiritual initiatives.
  • Leadership and Educational Initiatives for Jewish Women Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel
    direct service
    Operates multiple institutions including the Besen Family Center for Advanced Women's Studies, Midreshet Lindenbaum College for Women (with branches in Jerusalem, Lod, and Carmiel), and the Susi Bradfield Women’s Institute of Halakhic Leadership, which offers full-time Talmud study and halakhic training for women.
  • Legal Aid and Advocacy for Agunot and Mesuravot Get Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel
    direct service
    Provides legal aid, free counseling, and representation to approximately 800 women annually, including legal representation for 150 clients at a time, enabling about 60 women per year to gain freedom from unresolved marriages; addresses an estimated 2,400 cases annually.
  • Religious Service Framework for Observant Women in IDF Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel
    direct service
    Runs the Pava Hadas Army Program, providing a religiously appropriate framework for observant women to serve in the Israel Defense Forces.
  • Scholarly Publications and Editorial Projects Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel
    research
    Authored and published scholarly works including a compilation of Talmudic sugyot with recorded lectures, books on biblical texts and Jewish thought, and collections addressing contemporary challenges in Orthodox Judaism, as well as a volume honoring Rabbi Shlomo Riskin’s career.
  • Special Needs Program in Israel Ohr Torah Stone Institutions of Israel
    direct service
    Offers a program enabling young adults with special needs to spend a year in Israel studying Jewish history and heritage.
  • Advanced Torah education for women AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MATAN INC
    direct service
    Provides in-depth Torah study programs for women of all ages and backgrounds through an institute founded in 1988, offering courses in Bible, Jewish law, and rabbinic teachings at its flagship location in Jerusalem and multiple branches across Israel.
  • Bat Mitzvah and lifecycle education programs AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MATAN INC
    direct service
    Offers the “Jewish Woman Through the Generations” Bat Mitzvah program launched in 1994, designed to deepen the spiritual and educational significance of the Bat Mitzvah year for daughters and mothers, delivered in Israel and globally.
  • Digital learning tools and publications AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MATAN INC
    capacity building
    Develops and maintains four educational websites for Bible instruction and publishes scholarly and popular books on Jewish texts, including works on Ruth, Lamentations, and Rosh Hashanah liturgy.
  • Halachic counseling and responsa AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MATAN INC
    direct service
    Provides online halachic guidance through the 'Mashivat Nefesh' project, including written responsa and personal Zoom consultations that integrate halachic advice from a Morah L'Halakha with medical input from a doctor.
  • Legal and social consulting services AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MATAN INC
    direct service
    Provides consulting services in areas related to aging, disability, and community integration through a senior legal advisor.
  • National and international program expansion AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MATAN INC
    direct service
    Operates branches in Raanana, Beit Shemesh, Modi'in, Ashkelon, Zichron Yaakov, Netanya, Be'er Sheva, and Rehovot, and has expanded its Bat Mitzvah program to over 80 diaspora communities since 2004.