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Beth Din |
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Beth Din, Bet Din [bɛθ dɪn (Hebrew) bet din] n (Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) Judaism a rabbinical court, consisting of at least three dayanim, and having authority over such matters as divorce and conversion and other communal ecclesiastical matters such as Kashruth. It may also try civil disputes with the consent of both parties [from Hebrew, literally: house of judgment] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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And if there is any doubt about the requirements of observance, the beth din (rabbinic court) is nearby, not far from the mikvah (ritual bath) and the Kollel (a major center for adult religious study). Each congregation of Jews is entirely autonomous, so the congregational pulpit has replaced the communal beth din. |
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