Conversion

BHS suggests visiting URJ’s website for conversion classes and information.

Rabbi Lippe tutors students who would like to convert to Judaism.  He would ask that a prospective student not contact him until he or she has completed at least two-thirds of one of the below courses. He can be reached at rabbi@bhsbrooklyn.org

1. The Derekh Torah program at 92 Street Y is the most intense, lengthy [23wk] and a bit pricey but BHS highly recommends it for those who are looking for an in-person classroom-based deep dive into Jewish life, practices and culture. The 23 weeks are taught by Rabbi Scott Perlo, the Associate Director of the Bronfman Center. Packed with opportunities for learning and questioning, celebrating Shabbat and holidays, and building community, Derekh Torah is tailored to the individual needs of participants, while connecting you to each other and the broader Jewish world.

Please contact Jason Rosenberg, Communications Program Manager at the Bronfman Center for Jewish Life, at 212.699.7246 or email for information or to schedule an interview.

Payment plans and scholarship assistance are available. 

23 Sessions, $800 individual, $1,500 couples

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2. Local Brownstone Brooklyn Intro to Judaism course. Teacher Rabbi Matt Carl. 20 weeks.

Begins each Fall.

Introduction to Judaism: An Exploration for Curious Adults

Contact Rabbi Matt Carl at rabbimoshe@gmail.com for course fee and registration info

 

3. The most basic course: URJ Introduction to Judaism: The class runs 20 weeks.

The URJ Greater New York Council is offering “New” Introduction to Judaism Classes.

Classes are held at the URJ Headquarters at 633 Third Avenue, 6th Floor (between 40 – 41st Streets NYC).   THE COURSE IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR TWENTY WEEKS AND INCLUDES BASIC HEBREW.   The registration fee is $450.00 (including the cost of books); there is a reduced fee of $400.00 for members of URJ congregations.

Please call the GREATER NEW YORK COUNCIL at (212) 870-2900 for registration information. Registration closes one week prior to class start date.

**Please bring photo IDs to all classes.  Dates subject to change.