Mediation is a service offered by the Beth Din to resolve disputes between two Jewish parties. Mediation is a more friendly option than
a Din Torah, with both parties working to find a mutually acceptable resolution.
It is therefore usually the best option for settling disputes between individuals such as neighbours or family members who will continue
to be in contact with each other after the issues have been resolved.
The Beth Din has seen an extremely high success rate for mediations, and will usually encourage a mediation rather than a Din Torah.
Mediation is a service offered by the Beth Din to resolve disputes between two Jewish parties. Mediation is a more friendly option than a Din Torah, with both parties working to find a mutually acceptable resolution.
It is therefore usually the best option for settling disputes between individuals such as neighbours or family members who will continue to be in contact with each other after the issues have been resolved.
The Beth Din has seen an extremely high success rate for mediations, and will usually encourage a mediation rather than a Din Torah.
Mediation is a service offered by the Beth Din to resolve disputes between two Jewish parties. Mediation is a more friendly option than a Din Torah, with both parties working to find a mutually acceptable resolution.
It is therefore usually the best option for settling disputes between individuals such as neighbours or family members who will continue to be in contact with each other after the issues have been resolved.
The Beth Din has seen an extremely high success rate for mediations, and will usually encourage a mediation rather than a Din Torah.
Note: The mediator has no authority to issue a ruling forcing either party to comply with a mediated outcome. If a mutually agreed upon outcome is achieved, an agreement will be drafted and signed by the two parties. With this, the matter will be considered closed.
In the event that no mediated resolution is achieved, the matter will be referred to
the Beth Din for a Din Torah at no extra fee. The Dayanim who sit on a Din Torah are not the same as those who will have been involved in the Mediation process.
Note: The mediator has no authority to issue a ruling forcing either party to comply with a mediated outcome. If a mutually agreed upon outcome is achieved, an agreement will be drafted and signed by the two parties. With this, the matter will be considered closed.
In the event that no mediated resolution is achieved, the matter will be referred to the Beth Din for a Din Torah at no extra fee. The Dayanim who sit on a Din Torah are not the same as those who will have been involved in the Mediation process.
The claimant opens a case online, and completes a form with the
necessary information.
The claimant and respondent must both consent to partake in the mediation.
The Beth Din’s mediators will invite both parties to a mediation session,
either together or separately.
The parties appear at the Beth Din Office for their mediation sessions.
Once a resolution is achieved, both parties receive a settlement agreement — which can be made an order of court — to sign, and the case is closed.
Yes, your lawyer may accompany you to the mediation sessions and represent the case.
We don’t recommend this as it often lengthens the relatively short mediation process.
The case will automatically be escalated to a Din Torah – a Jewish court hearing which
is more lengthy and time-consuming than the mediation option.
Yes. Both parties sign the settlement agreement once the issue is resolved, and it is
legally binding. This means that if a further issue arises, either party can use the
mechanisms of the State to ensure compliance with the ruling.
No. The Beth Din charges a fee at the application stage of the mediation process.
If the case must be escalated to a Din Torah, no new application fee will be applied.
However, costs for the Din Torah hearings will be applied in accordance with the Beth
Din’s fee structure.
