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The International HTG Beit Din
The International HTG Beit Din ("House of Judgment") is a body of Torah-observant Messianist Zakenim ("Elders") formed in 2014 in accordance with the Torah (Deut 16:18; Exod 18:19-26). This Beit Din exists as a Head Office to resolve halachic issues and other matters Scripturally assigned to the Beit Din. The Beit Din system is both the Biblical way and the Jewish way for Torah-observant Messianism to establish Halachah and govern itself. The International HTG Beit Din operates in the Biblical tradition of the ancient Beit Din headed by Yakov HaTzadik (James the Just - see Acts 15). It is our prayer that the International HTG Beit Din will be helpful to Torah-observant Messianist everywhere as we work together to re-establish first century Believers' Halachah and endeavour to the unity of the body in the bond of peace.
Positions
1) Rosh Beth Din, literally "Head of the Court". Is equivalent to a Chief Justice. He will be the senior member of the
panel. This person will be thoroughly educated in the Torah as well as the Halachah and must be qualified in law of
the land.
2) Dayan (No 1), a Torah-observant scholar, sits and adjudicates cases. This judge may directly question and cross-
examine witnesses. This person will be thoroughly educated in the Torah and must be qualified in the law of the land.
3) Dayan (No 2), a Torah-observant scholar, sits and adjudicates cases. This judge may directly question and cross-
examine witnesses. This person will be thoroughly educated in the Torah and must be qualified in the law of the
land..
4) Dayan (No 3), a Torah-observant scholar, sits and adjudicates cases. This judge may directly question and cross-
examine witnesses. This person will be thoroughly educated in the Torah and must be qualified in the law of the land.
5) Chaver Beth Din, Friend of the Court (Amicus curiae) is an internal adviser to the court. He/she may bring specialised
expertise to the Beit Din. Often a chaver will be a dayan. This person will be thoroughly educated in both the Torah as
well as the Halachah.
Beit Din Members
Beit Din Rosh: Rabbi (Dr) Mordecai Silver.
Dayan 1: Moreh Paul Gasser.
Dayan 2: Rabbi Daniel Klutstein.
Dayan 3: (Drs) Levi Marx.
Dayan 4: To be selected.
Chaver: To be selected.
Foundational Believes
1) HTH’s Beit Din Constitution
2) What are Hebraic Roots - The A to Z on Hebraics
3) Our position on the Written Torah
4) Our position on the Oral Torah
5) Our position on Law and Grace
6) Our position on which Mitzvot (Laws) to obey
7) Our Liturgy for Bar Mitzvah (coming soon)
8) Our Liturgy for a Marriage Ceremony (coming soon)
9) Our position on Funerals and Organ Donations
10) Our position on Liturgy for Shabbat
11) Our position on Men and Headcoverings
12) Our position on the A-Z Biblical Expectations for Women
13) Must women obey disobedient husbands or Torah ?
14) Compulsory Pre-marital 32 Step Course on Marital Dispute Avoidance & Resolution
15) Can a leader claiming to be fully Torah-observant continue with Sunday services?
16) Alcoholic wine usage at Festivals
17) Hebraic Fundamental Steps to Salvation
18) How must a modern-day False Prophet be handled?
19) Can you eat halaal products?
Summary of the Purpose of the HTG Beit Din
A Beit Din is required or preferred for the following matters:
1) Validation of religious bills of divorce (get).
2) Monitoring Messianic Ordination compliance.
3) Monitoring Messianic Assemblies and Yeshiva’s compliance.
4) Supervising the building and maintenance of a mikvah.
5) Assisting in legal matters – i.e. an individual is forced to work on a Shabbat, etc.
6) A Beit Din is sometimes used to resolve civil disputes, calling for civil cases being resolved by religious instead of
secular courts (arka'oth). Modern Western societies increasingly permit civil disputes to be resolved by private
arbitration, enabling religious Israelites to enter into agreements.
7) Assist with problematic issues in Assemblies and Yeshivas.