Bet Tzedek Legal Services

Bet Tzedek, The House of Justice, provides free legal assistance to thousands of people who would otherwise be denied access to the legal system underpinning our democracy.

Bet Tzedek was founded in 1974 by a few individuals who sought to act upon a central tenet of Jewish law and tradition, which appears in the Bible: “Tzedek, tzedek tirdof — Justice, justice you shall pursue.” This doctrine decrees that it is the duty of all men and women to advocate the just causes of the poor and helpless.

Today, Bet Tzedek is one of the nation’s premier legal services organizations, providing free assistance to more than 20,000 people of every racial and religious background.  With a dedicated staff of over 60 and more than 1,000 active volunteers, Bet Tzedek makes a crucial difference in the lives of the most vulnerable members of the community.