EXPLORING CONVERTING TO JUDAISM-JEWISH CONVERSION?
AN ONLINE AND CHICAGO CLASSROOM CONVERTING JEWISH CONVERSION TO JUDAISM PROGRAM of
Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg
847-331-3584
4500 Dempster st.
Skokie, IL 60076
ph: 847-675-4141
fax: 847-675-0327
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New Jewish family plus the Bet Din



Conversion to Judaism Program
Looking for a Jewish Conversion program in the Chicago area?
Centrally located in Chicago metro, we are just minutes off Edens/I-94 or twenty minutes east of I-294 on Dempster Street in Skokie. Enrollment is ongoing.
Study with us in our conversion institute. This Chicago based institute for Jewish conversion has continuous classes which are completed in a five month cycle approximately of 16 weeks of classes. This Chicago Jewish conversion program is the largest in the Metro area. The program combines ONLINE Learning and Classes at the synagogue
Rabbi,
Thank you so much! I can hardly express my excitement. Last night I
could not sleep. I was up reading about how the messiah is to come from
the line of King David and trying to make sure I remembered dates. I was
so nervous. The kids were nervous too. We did not need to be, but I
think it was natural to be so. Meeting you and the other Rabbi's was a
gift. All three of you are wonderful men. We have so much yet to learn,
but we have gotten a great start with your online course.
I just could not possibly articulate my thanks in words. Just know that
in my heart this feels right to me. I feel that I am home in Judaism.
You and your course have helped me find my way home. Rabbi Jonathan, thank you so much for your time and efforts. I know that you
are both busy people. I just want you to know that your work is
wonderful and a gift to anyone exploring this path.
Introduction to Judaism
Program for conversion to Judaism
A 16-sessions Course for Potential Converts
God, Holy Books, Holidays, Life Cycle, Values, History, Kashrut, Kabbalah, Israel
Enroll anytime!
Students are accepted on an ongoing basis.
The program consists of:
We were told that we have the nation's largest synagogue based conversion program.You can just take the course and convert with another Bet Din oruse our Bet din to convert.
It is a standard Conservative program of 16 sessions and includes
1. Books to read
2. Items to memorize from a cd and videos
3. Values to learn
4. Lectures
5. Optional and unique-500 brief videos on dvds and online to assist you and allow you to make up missed classes
6. Terms to define and send back with videos to assist
7. 100 question exam with the answers on videos
8. Essay to write
9. Bet Din of Conservative or Orthodox ordained Rabbis, (though this conversion, like all done by non-Orthodox Rabbis, will probably not be recognized by the Orthodox.)
10. Syllabus for each session outlining the work for each session
11. Meet with Bet Din, sign Declaration of faith
Class meets Tuesday nights 7:30-9:30 PM and and /or complete work online
Cost
$300 per single, $450 for couple tuition, $125 books and materials,
payable by check, credit card or paypal
not including final conversion fees at the end of:
Mikveh $150 person/$350 family cap
Males require ritual circumcision $75
Honorarium to 2 guest Rabbi on bet Din $100 each
ESYNAGOGUE.COM Long Distance Learning for Conversion Application Form (rev. 9/08)
Today’s Date:
Name: Date of Birth:
Phone: Email:
Street Address:
City: State/Region:
Country: Zip/Postal Code:
Name of Spouse or Partner (if applicable):
Names(s) and ages of Children:
Occupation: Employer:
Educational History (names of schools, majors, degrees earned):
Present/Past Religious Affiliation:
How did you learn about the program?
Explain your interest in converting to Judaism:
Describe any prior Jewish learning. If you have previously worked with a rabbi, include name and contact info:
___I/we understand this conversion, done under Conservative Rabbinic auspices, may not be acceptable to Orthodox Rabbis and the Israeli Orthodox Rabbinic establishment.
I/we are paying via paypal _____or Visa____or Mastercard_____or American Express
if by credit, then we need billing name and address, card number and expiration.
Also see the page on our Para Rabbi training Program
Enroll anytime!
Students are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Contact Information
847-331-3584
Website: www.jewishconversionchicago.com
Rabbi Jonathan Ginsburg, a graduate of the Jewish Theological Seminary (Conservative Judaism), a member of the Rabbinical Assembly of America (Conservative Judaism) and an associate member of the Reconstructionist Rabbbinic Association, directs the conversion Bet Din and conversion rituals.
OUR CONVERSION BLOG
www.jewishconversionchicago.com/blog.html
Photos of some recent graduates:



Rabbi Gail Ginsburg, a college professor, directs the program. Gail is a Jew-by-Choice and former Lutheran Minister, co-teaches the class and does the spiritual counseling. This is a unique opportunity to be guided in the process by a Jew-by-choice.
The synagogue website is www.ehnt.org

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Rabbi Ginsburg is Rabbi of the Congregation and co-teaches the class. His website is www.jonathanginsburg.net
Read his daily blog at www.rabbireflects.blogspot.com
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4500 Dempster st.
Skokie, IL 60076
ph: 847-675-4141
fax: 847-675-0327
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