This is a template repository for using Claude Code as your AI-powered legal research assistant, specifically tailored for Israeli law. It's designed to empower users with preliminary research and analysis about their legal position in disputes under Israeli law.
GitHub: danielrosehill/Claude-Lawyer-ISR
GitHub Repository danielrosehill/Claude-Lawyer-ISR View on GitHubNote: This tool provides preliminary legal research and analysis. It is not a substitute for qualified legal counsel. Always consult with a licensed Israeli attorney for definitive legal advice.
Israel-Specific Features
Israeli court system knowledge — Civil, Labor, Family, Religious courts, and Small Claims
Hebrew legal terminology — Bilingual Hebrew/English support throughout
Israeli legal databases — Pre-configured links to Nevo, Takdin, Kol Zchut, and official sources
Recording laws — Guidance on Israel's one-party consent rule
Tenancy law — Coverage of the Rental and Borrowing Law (1971) and Fair Rental Law (2017)
Small claims guidance — Current thresholds and procedures (up to 38,900 NIS)
Limitation periods — Israeli statute of limitations for common claim types
How It Works
Clone the repository, start Claude Code, and run the /intake command. This launches a guided intake process covering:
Jurisdiction and venue (district, court system)
Parties involved (including Hebrew names and Israeli ID numbers)
Nature of dispute (employment, consumer, contract, real estate, personal injury, family law)
Timeline with Israeli statute of limitations alerts
Documentation (including language and translation needs)
Prior legal advice and demand letters
Israeli Court System Reference
The template includes a built-in reference for the Israeli court hierarchy:
Supreme Court (Beit HaMishpat HaElyon)
District Courts (Beit Mishpat Mechozi)
Magistrate Courts (Beit Mishpat Shalom)
Labor Courts — Employment disputes
Family Courts — Custody, support, property
Religious Courts — Marriage and divorce
Small Claims — Claims up to 38,900 NIS
Built-In Legal Resources
Legal databases: Nevo, Takdin, Israeli Judicial Authority, Knesset
Citizens' rights: Kol Zchut, ACRI
English-speaker resources: Nefesh B'Nefesh, AACI, government portals
Common Use Cases
Employment (wrongful termination, severance, unpaid wages)
Consumer disputes and service complaints
Tenancy (deposit disputes, illegal eviction, repairs)
Contract (breach, interpretation, enforcement)
Small claims (up to 38,900 NIS)
Additional Features
Document generation with TYPST (bilingual Hebrew/English, Israeli legal citation formats)
Evidence handling with audio transcription support for call recordings
Optional Knesset MCP integration for searching Israeli legislation directly
Confidentiality markings (Confidential, Strictly Confidential, Attorney-Client Privileged)
