Owing to what many Orthodox Jews regard as a biblical prohibition against litigating their disputes in secular courts, there has developed over many centuries a system of rabbinical courts whereby dayanim (rabbinical judges) determine civil disputes.
By David Berkley KC, 3 Paper Buildings (3PB)
In every major community there is likely to be found at least one officially recognised Beth Din (house of law, plural Battei Din).
In England there are Battei Din established in London, Manchester and Gateshead. In addition, it is open to the parties to agree upon the appointment of an ad hoc tribunal of dayanim to hear a specific case.
Having spent more than 40 years appearing as an advocate before such tribunals, it might be instructive for me to share some observations about the process and my ...