Conversion

Do you feel called to

Join God’s People, Israel?

Our comprehensive program is designed to guide you through the process of formally joining the People of Israel in a historically authentic manner and provide a supportive and inclusive environment for spiritual growth and exploration.

“Our Rabbis taught: One who comes to convert at this time, they say to him: ‘Why did you come to convert? Do you know that Israel at this time is afflicted, oppressed, downtrodden, and rejected, and that tribulations are visited upon them?’ If he says, ‘I know, but I am unworthy,’ they accept him immediately…”

– Babylonian Talmud, Yebamot 47a

Becoming a Jew involves a profound transformation that goes beyond a simple declaration of faith. It is a dynamic process of transformation, where one adopts a new identity that encompasses culture, history,and a new nation as one’s own. To embark on this journey, one must engage in serious study and contemplation, and embrace God’s everlasting covenant with Israel as embodied in the Torah as the guide for one’s life and family. There’s no path as enriching and time tested than this path, the path of the prophets. We are here to help guide you on that journey.

What is different about our orthodox conversion process?

Unlike many conversion programs that span several years, contradicting the wisdom of our sages, we uphold the timeless teachings of Chazal. In adherence to this wisdom, we embrace an “open door” policy to invite individuals to connect with the Divine much faster than many other modern conversion routes. Our primary focus prior to conversion is on guiding you through a transformative journey, shedding idolatrous practices (avodah zara) and embracing the historic Jewish People as your own.

Our Process

01

Understand the Fundamentals

In alignment with classic codes of Jewish law, we prioritize teaching and assessing your understanding of non-negotiable principles, particularly: commitment to worship and pray to the One true God alone; to not worship or pray to any form or image, whether real or imagined; to embrace the everlasting Covenant of Torah, neither adding to nor nullifying its commandments; to recognize the council of judges in the Temple premises (the ‘Great Sanhedrin’) as the only universal legal authority explicitly ordained by God to interpret how we are to uphold the commandments of Torah; not to delegitimize other Jews due to differences over post-Talmudic customs (disagreement is not synonymous with delegitimization); and to accept the historical People of Israel as your own people and to identify with them. Once you demonstrate a thorough grasp of these fundamentals and accept the Jewish People as your people and the incomparable God of Israel as your God (this includes accepting His Torah), we will facilitate your geruth (‘conversion’) and welcome you as a member of the Jewish community.

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Beth Din, Milah, & Mikvah

Regardless of gender, the conversion process includes unconditional acceptance of the Covenant of Torah, without conditions, in the presence of a formal Beth Din (rabbinical court). Males should already be circumcised before scheduling a date for their formal conversion. On the day of the completion of the formal conversion, a miniscule gentle pinprick in the location of circumcision is made for the ‘blood of circumcision’ to be witnessed by the Beth Din. Classical Torah Judaism does not sanction ‘female circumcision’ (FGM). Newcomers, regardless of gender, are to formally accept upon themselves the Covenant a second and final time in the presence of the Beth Din on the day of their conversion while they are already standing in the waters of the miqwah (a qualified pool of water). The moment a newcomer’s head emerges from the waters of the miqwah, their immutable formal status before God and classic Jewish law per the ancient Sages of Israel is that of a full member of the People of Israel, a full child of the Covenant of Torah, as it is written: “…an everlasting law for all your generations, as you (the native-born) are, so is the newcomer before the ETERNAL — one Torah and one adjudication for you (the native-born) and for the newcomer who immigrates unto you.” (Numbers 15:15-16)

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Continued Education

Following your conversion, you’ll continue learning with the Mishnah Walk, completing required courses at your own pace. Our comprehensive curriculum covers essential topics, including Jewish Ethics, Kashrut, Hebrew Prayers, and Holiday Observance. Optional advanced studies, such as Hebrew language, will also be available. We look forward to embracing you as a valued member of our community

Interested in converting?

We would love to chat with you and answer any questions you may have regarding Giyur (conversion).

Frequently Asked Questions

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