Submitting an application for conversion
Dear convert,
We congratulate you on the important and courageous decision to go through the conversion process, and to join the people of Israel. You probably know that this is a weighty decision, from which there is no going back. The procedure itself is not simple, and it requires from you significant demands of change in lifestyle, belief and commitment to the commandments of Judaism and its customs. Admittedly, the main point is the clear decision to join the people of Israel and to be an integral part of it and of the commitment it has made at Mount Sinai.
But this decision should have a practical expression, and the court wants to see that you strive for it, and very much want to connect with the people of Israel. But once you have made a final and clear decision, we are committed to assisting you, going through the procedure in a good and successful manner.
The purpose of the booklet available for download below is to arrange for you the initial and fundamental details that you must know and observe, which are the main points of Judaism. However, know that this is only the beginning and you must continue to learn more and more and receive guidance and guidance, in order to become familiar with all the many details of the commandments imposed on a member of the Jewish people, and we have already discussed this at length in the booklet. Conversion itself is not the end of the road, but is only the beginning of a new path.
blessing and success,
Zera Israel Foundation
Approaching Judaism
Booklet in preparation for the next convert
"With you my people"
General guidance for those who come to huddle under the wings of the Shechinah, enter the religion of Israel and convert by the Rabbi Zera Yisrael, head of the Ahavat Hagar Conversion Court and one of the initiators of the establishment of the courts of the "Proper Conversion" organization. Author of the books on conversion 'Seed of Israel', 'Source of Israel' and other books.
The conversion process
Submitting an application for conversion
You must fill out the form at the bottom of the page and attach a cover letter and a letter of recommendation from a rabbi or personality in Kahalia Yehudit
Examining the application
The court's secretariat will examine the request and return an answer to each applicant via email and invite the convert to a meeting at one of the dates of the court's status
Status of the tribunal and acceptance of mitzvos
The status of actual conversion and acceptance of mitzvot before the court presided over by Rabbi Haim Amsalem Shalita
Circumcision
The convert will be directed to a mohel/doctor specializing in circumcision/blood transfusion
Mikveh
The convert will be directed to the Mikvah Tahara to complete the conversion process
Connection to the community and your name study
The conversion process is not the end, only the beginning of learning the Torah and mitzvot and connecting to a local Jewish community
Questions and answers about conversion
Definitely. Anyone who lives and wants to enter Judaism can and is welcome to submit an application for conversion according to Halacha.
No, conversion is considered conversion
"Private". Unfortunately, due to the monopoly of the Chief Rabbinate which stems from political reasons only. However, you should know which has no halachic meaning This recognition and the conversion was done according to the rules of the ruling Halacha and the tradition of the sages and they are not allowed to challenge it after it was done in a kosher court. We are open guests and accompany the converts to all the joys after the conversion.
We hold sessions of the court around the world and in Jerusalem several times a year. After your application has been examined and approved by the court's secretariat, you will receive an invitation to one of the classes of the court. You must plan a trip on one of the dates listed in the table below. The whole process including court status, circumcision and baptism is done during one trip.
We pay the court costs And they do not require payment from the convert. Donations from the hearts of the converts will be welcomed and will greatly help other converts who follow you.
