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Is It Possible To Convert To Judaism Online?
Certainly and surprisingly yes! Especially now that we are experiencing a global pandemic. Rabbi Marc Rubenstein is currently assisting students from all over the world in converting to Judaism from the comfort of their homes. Presently – Converting to Judaism “Online” just might be the only way to convert to Judaism.
Although converting to any religion is not easy, altogether it takes time and commitment. Our online course is specifically designed to meet the basic requirements of converting to Judaism according to Jewish law. Rabbi Marc takes you through each topic step by step, teaching the basic knowledge any Jew must know before entering the Jewish faith.
Finally, there is an online Jewish learning and conversion program available to everyone who is currently without a Jewish community.
The Online Course
The online course is study at your own pace and all video based learning. Our user interface is incredibly easy to navigate. When you log off the course, your progress is saved. When you are ready to log in again, the course will remember where you left off. This makes things easier as you proceed with your learning. At the end of each topic, PDF files are available for download, and can be used as you prepare for your final exam.
We provide books, and audio books inside the course. The online curriculum contains the following topics: Jewish history. What it means to be a Jew. The life cycle of being Jewish (from birth to death). Dietary Laws. Common objects found in a temple and a Jewish home. The Jewish Holidays.
Scheduled phone calls, Skype, or FaceTime meetings are also available to each student. These meetings are optional, and not mandatory. We understand that some people like to study on their own.
Course Samples
Click below to view samples of our online course.
- Introduction
- Part I: What Jews Generally Believe
- Chapter 1: That’s Funny, You Don’t Look Jewish: Who’s a Jew and Why
- Chapter 2: It’s All One: Judaism and God
- Chapter 3: A Never-Ending Torah: The Unfolding of a Tradition
- Chapter 4: A Path of Blessing: Judaism as a Daily Practice
- Chapter 5: Jewish Mysticism
- Chapter 6: Ethical Challenges
- Part II: From Womb to Tomb: The Life Cycle
- Chapter 7: In the Beginning: Birth and Bris
- Chapter 8: Coming of Age: The Bar/Bat Mitzvah
- Chapter 9: Get Me to the Chuppah On Time: Weddings
- Chapter 10: Stepping Through the Valley: The Shadow of Death
- Part III: An Overview of Jewish History
- Chapter 11: Let My People Go: From Abraham to Exodus
- Chapter 12: The Kings of Israel: The First Temple
- Chapter 13: Bracketed by Exile: The Second Temple
- Chapter 14: The Exiles Continue: The First Millennium
- Chapter 15: The Greatest Horror, the Greatest Triumph
- Chapter 16: Jewish Buddhists and Other Challenges of the New Age
- Chapter 17: The Problem of Anti-Semitism
- Part IV: Celebrations and Holy Days
- Chapter 18: A Taste of Paradise: Shabbat
- Chapter 19: In with the New: Rosh Hashanah
- Chapter 20: Getting Serious: Yom Kippur
- Chapter 21: The Great Outdoors: Sukkot
- Chapter 22: Seeking Light in Dark Times: Chanukkah
- Chapter 23: Celebrating Renewal: Tu B’Shvat
- Chapter 24: A Jewish Carnival: Purim
- Chapter 25: From Groan to Glee: Passover
- Chapter 26: Spring Is Busting Out All Over: Shavuot
- Chapter 27: A Day of Mourning: Tisha B’Av
- Part V: The Part of Tens 349
- Chapter 28: Ten People Who Helped Shape Judaism
- Chapter 29: Answers to Ten Common Questions about Judaism
- Shedule Your Final Exam Beit Din (2:11)
Meet Your Instructor
Rabbi Marc Rubenstein has been converting people to Judaism for over 45 years. He certainly considers bringing those from various backgrounds into the Jewish faith as one of his greatest professional accomplishments and privileges. Whether someone is called to Judaism for marital or other personal reasons, he can develop a path and timeline that is right for every student’s situation.
Unlike many other Traditional or Reform Rabbis who convert individuals in their synagogues, Rabbi Marc offers overall “customized” guidance. Following, he offers final certification welcoming students into the Jewish faith.
Also a Hebrew scholar, Rabbi Rubenstein studied at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. This was before obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Religion & History Studies from American University in Washington, D.C. His rabbinical training was conducted at the Academy for Jewish Religion in NY. He also achieved a master’s degree in Jewish History from New York University.
What We Offer...
Reform and Traditional Judaism
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.
Common Questions & Answers
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