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The Online Course
Our exceptional online course is perfectly designed to provide you with comprehensive knowledge that can easily help you pass a final interview. We have tailor-made it in a manner that you can manage it at your own pace and convenience, with efficient video lectures that offer in-depth explanations of every concept. Once you log out and then sign back in, the platform will make it easy for you to continue from where you paused. Our course comes with relevant PDF review files after every topic that will adequately prepare you for your final exam. We are truly dedicated to providing you with a full range of Jewish-related topics that encompass Jewish history, Jewish lifestyle, in-depth dietary laws, and the Jewish lifecycle, among others. Furthermore, we provide personalized remote learning and support options, dependent on a given package, that include regular phone calls, Skype, or FaceTime meetings for each enrolled student.
The Online Course
Our exceptional online course is perfectly designed to provide you with comprehensive knowledge that can easily help you pass a final interview. We have tailor-made it in a manner that you can manage it at your own pace and convenience, with efficient video lectures that offer in-depth explanations of every concept. Once you log out and then sign back in, the platform will make it easy for you to continue from where you paused. Our course comes with relevant PDF review files after every topic that will adequately prepare you for your final exam. We are truly dedicated to providing you with a full range of Jewish-related topics that encompass Jewish history, Jewish lifestyle, in-depth dietary laws, and the Jewish lifecycle, among others. Furthermore, we provide personalized remote learning and support options, dependent on a given package, that include regular phone calls, Skype, or FaceTime meetings for each enrolled student.
In Jewish Law - Anyone who accepts Judaism by choice, Can and will be accepted into the Jewish community.
Reform vs Traditional
Reform Judaism
Reform Judaism centers around Judaism coexisting effectively with those who live in modern times in all cultures. Reform Judaism has enabled the Jewish people to introduce innovation and more liberal philosophies into the religion while preserving tradition.
Reform Judaism embraces diversity and believes that we are all partners in improving the world. Reform Judaism also accepts the core values of Judaism – God, Torah and Israel – even as it acknowledges the diversity of Jewish beliefs and practices. Reform Jews accept the Torah as the foundation of Jewish life and see the Torah as a living document that enables us to confront the challenges of our everyday lives.
Reform Jews are committed to the principle of inclusion and reachimg out to Jews-by-choice and interfaith families. Reform Jews consider children to be Jewish if they are the child of a Jewish father or mother.
Reform Jews are committed to the absolute equality of women and all people in all areas of Jewish life. Reform Judaism was the first movement to ordain women rabbis, invest women cantors, elect women presidents of synagogues, and welcome the full participation of gays and lesbians in synagogue life.
Reform Judaism gives its members autonomy to practice Jewish rituals and holidays as they best fit their place in their community and society.
Reform Judaism
Reform Judaism centers around Judaism coexisting effectively with those who live in modern times in all cultures. Reform Judaism has enabled the Jewish people to introduce innovation and more liberal philosophies into the religion while preserving tradition.
Reform Judaism embraces diversity and believes that we are all partners in improving the world. Reform Judaism also accepts the core values of Judaism – God, Torah and Israel – even as it acknowledges the diversity of Jewish beliefs and practices. Reform Jews accept the Torah as the foundation of Jewish life and see the Torah as a living document that enables us to confront the challenges of our everyday lives.
Reform Jews are committed to the principle of inclusion and reachimg out to Jews-by-choice and interfaith families. Reform Jews consider children to be Jewish if they are the child of a Jewish father or mother.
Reform Jews are committed to the absolute equality of women and all people in all areas of Jewish life. Reform Judaism was the first movement to ordain women rabbis, invest women cantors, elect women presidents of synagogues, and welcome the full participation of gays and lesbians in synagogue life.
Reform Judaism gives its members autonomy to practice Jewish rituals and holidays as they best fit their place in their community and society.
Traditional Judaism
The terms “traditional” means that Jews should attempt to conserve Jewish tradition. Traditional Judaism teaches that the Torah and Talmud are of divine origin, and thus mandate following halakhah (Jewish law).
The Traditional movement also recognizes the human element in society and accepts modern scholarship that shows Jewish writings were completed under the influence of other cultures that can help enrich the Jewish community.
Therefore, Traditional Judaism believes in applying modern interpretation to the Torah and Talmud as long as the belief remains centered around the core values of Judaism. These seven core values are:
- The importance of Israel
- Hebrew: as the language of Jewish expression
- Devotion to the ideals of the Jewish community
- The Defining Role of Torah
- The Study of Torah
- The Governance of Jewish Life by Halakha (Jewish law)
- And Belief in God
This doesn’t mean that Traditional Judaism demands all Jews settle in Israel or speak Hebrew. But maintaining the sense of Jewish Community and adhering to its laws as described in the Torah and Talmud is first and foremost the way to live a Jewish life.
Traditional Judaism
The terms “traditional” means that Jews should attempt to conserve Jewish tradition. Traditional Judaism teaches that the Torah and Talmud are of divine origin, and thus mandate following halakhah (Jewish law).
The Traditional movement also recognizes the human element in society and accepts modern scholarship that shows Jewish writings were completed under the influence of other cultures that can help enrich the Jewish community.
Therefore, Traditional Judaism believes in applying modern interpretation to the Torah and Talmud as long as the belief remains centered around the core values of Judaism. These seven core values are:
- The importance of Israel
- Hebrew: as the language of Jewish expression
- Devotion to the ideals of the Jewish community
- The Defining Role of Torah
- The Study of Torah
- The Governance of Jewish Life by Halakha (Jewish law)
- And Belief in God
This doesn’t mean that Traditional Judaism demands all Jews settle in Israel or speak Hebrew. But maintaining the sense of Jewish Community and adhering to its laws as described in the Torah and Talmud is first and foremost the way to live a Jewish life.
Reform Judaism
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Recognized anywhere in the world by the Reform movement.
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Enables you to join a Jewish Reform congregation.
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Allows you to participate in all Jewish life cycles as a Reform Jew from birth to death.
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Allows you to be buried in a Jewish cemetery after the final life cycle event has occurred.
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Allows you to have all rights and privileges of all Reform Jews in the temple of your choice in your religious community.
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Enables you to approach any Reform rabbi as a member of the Jewish community as a full-fledged Jew!
Traditional Judaism
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Accepted by Birthright which assists with claiming your birthright trip to Israel.
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Follows the guidelines of Jewish law - Keeping Shabbat, Kosher, Jewish holidays, and a Jewish community.
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Protects future children to be regarded as Jews because of the bet din exam, mikveh and circumcision.
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Allows you to be buried in a Jewish cemetery after the final life cycle event has occurred.
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Enables you to participate in all Jewish life cycle events as a Jew.
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Traditional conversions are more acceptable in the eyes of the Jewish community.
Why Choose us?
- Rabbi Marc has been converting people to Judaism for over 50 years.
- Rabbi Marc taught a “Judaism Conversion” course at UC Berkeley, and this program was designed based on that curriculum.
- Conversion is completed through a final beit din.
- Certificates of acceptance into the Jewish faith are issued by Rabbi Marc in accordance with Jewish law, tradition, and established rabbinic standards.
- Certificates of acceptance into the Jewish faith are sent by mail upon completion of the program.
- We assist our students with scheduling mikveh immersions to finalize their conversion.
- We write personalized letters for students seeking placement in congregations and Jewish communities worldwide upon request.
- Over 36 hours of high-quality, award-winning content.
- Most affordable online Jewish learning and conversion program available.
- Our online course is self-paced and has no hidden fees.
- Students do not need to travel to complete their conversion.
- Books are provided to students free of charge upon request.
- Optional scheduled weekly phone calls with Rabbi Marc to provide guidance and support throughout your journey.
- Our certificates may be registered with the American Jewish Archives upon request.
- Rabbi Marc has converted well-known public figures over the course of his career.
- Ongoing student support is available throughout the program.
- If we’re not helping you reach your spiritual goals, we are not doing our job!
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Guided by Rabbi Marc Rubenstein with over 50 years of experience.
Email: converttojudaism@gmail.com
Phone: +1 (714)-904-8522