From Our Students

"I learned that I didn't have to leave behind my art in order to be Jewish . . . . Hashem gave me these unique talents to make a tikkun in the world."
- Haddas

"You can feel the presence of G-d in these hills. I never felt this in Jerusalem, except at the Kotel."
- Sarah

"I took away from the classes so much more than Torah and halacha . . . I learned what it truly means to be an Eshet Chayil."
- Tiferet

"I thought being in Jerusalem, the holy city, would be more conducive to growing spiritually. But, living here, with the Jewish students and in a totally observant community, I was really able to absorb so much about correct Jewish practices and belief even in my everyday life outside of the classroom."
- Chana

"I've seen quite a bit of life already, so I wasn't too keen on living in a dorm setting. But now, I feel truly privledged to have been a part of this wonderful community of women."
- Rivkah

"The rabbi and staff are so caring . . . I had to work hard to get through the conversion process, but I knew I always had their support, whether I needed help understanding a letter from Misrad Hapnim or a shoulder to cry on. They were always there for me."
- Ahuva

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Endoresement from the Chief Beit Din of Jerusalem

(English translation follows):

Endorsement from the Chief Beit Din in Jerusalem

 

The Office of the Head of Government,
The Directors of the Beith Din Designated for Conversion
בס"ד

Sivan 13, 2008

 

To Whom It May Concern:

We hereby come to verify, that we know and recognize the conversion program established at Midreshet B’erot Bat Ayin for English speaking women, run by Rav Yosef Benarroch and Rebbetzin Chana Bracha Siegelbaum,

The Midrasha has been involved for more than seven years in preparing students for conversion. These students are brought at the end of the process before the Beit Din of Conversion in Jerusalem, and they are generally accepted happily by the Beit Din.

The students are guided by the families of the Bat Ayin Yishuv, who support their integration into Jewish life.

Likewise the majority of the students of the Midrasha establish Torah true homes in Israel.

We hereby recommend this conversion program for women who are in the process of conversion. It is our hope that this work relationship with the Midrasha, its staff, and students will continue throughout time.

With Blesings,
HaRav Eliyahu Maimon

Director of the Jewish Courts for Conversion