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Orthodox
Conversion Course at Midreshet B'erot Bat Ayin
Midreshet B'erot Bat Ayin's conversion course offers full
time learning schedule, personal guidance, an adoptive family, volunteer
opportunities and most important the experience of being part of
a spiritual religious community in the heart of the Judean Hills.
The program is under the supervision of the Chief Rabbinate's Beit
Din for conversion in Jerusalem, by whom we are considered to be
one of the finest conversion programs in the country. Midreshet
B'erot Bat Ayin is known for attracting serious students, and educating
them to become committed halacha observant Jews at the highest caliber.
Since the beginning of our program in 1996 we have educated students
from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, France, Holland,
Germany, Sweden, Russia, Rumania, China (Kaifeng Jews) and India
(B'nei Menashe).
What Does the Program Include?
Conversion students enroll in our regular learning program together
with Jewish students both the newly observant and those from orthodox
families. Each conversion candidate receives additional tutoring
and mentoring and meets separately with Rabbi Yosef Benarroch (also
Rabbi of the Sephardic Educational Center in Jerusalem), who will
guide her in the conversion process and determine any special needs
to prepare her for her conversion at the Beit Din.
Classes include Jewish philosophy (emuna), beginning halacha (Jewish
law), Tanach (Bible studies), tefilah (prayer) and Hebrew learning
skills. In addition our program includes Jewish mysticism (chassidut),
Women in Judaism, herbology, art, music, agriculture and meditative
movement (The Jewish answer to Yoga). The program may be adapted
to the needs and background of each student.
What are the Requirements to Enroll?
In order to enroll in the conversion course the student needs to
have had intensive contact with a Jewish community for one year.
The conversion candidate needs several letters of recommendation
from Rabbis and others affirming her prior involvement with a Jewish
community. Among the letters of recommendation, at least two letters
must be from orthodox rabbis who can testify to the sincerity of
the student's commitment to Judaism. With these letters the conversion
candidate will be able to open a conversion file with the Chief
Rabbinate of conversion in Jerusalem and obtain a conversion visa.
The conversion visa --as opposed to the student visa- will also
allow her to work.
What is the Aim of the Program?
With Hashem's help the conversion course offered at Midreshet B'erot
Bat Ayin will enable serious conversion candidates to go through
an Orthodox conversion process recognized by the strictest authorities
in Israel. Our program allows women to be part of a serious Torah
environment and study in a natural and enjoyable learning atmosphere.
With Hashem's help they will be guided in the ways of Jewish life
all the way to the Mikveh and beyond.
How to Apply to Midreshet B'erot Bat Ayin Conversion Program
For acceptance to our program the conversion candidate is required
to:
1. Supply 2 letters from Orthodox Rabbis testifying the sincerity
to convert and the prior involvement with a Jewish community for
at least one year.
2. Fill out and submit our comprehensive application, and medical
form.
3. Pay the $25 application fee. (Possible via paypal)
4. Interview with the director via telephone.
Midreshet B'erot Bat Ayin will provide guidance and instructions
to prepare the student for conversion. We cannot guarantee actual
conversion after completion of the one-year course. Conversion depends
on the student's suitability according to our recommendation and
the Rabbinical Court's final decision.
Who can I contact for enrollment?
For questions and information please contact us at (972-2) 993-4945
or info@berotbatayin.org.
Or Rebbetzin Chana Bracha Siegelbaum at (972-2) 993-2642 or director@berotbatayin.org.
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