Do you know someone considering conversion to Judaism and seeking a comfortable forum to learn more about the fundamentals of Jewish thought and practice? Interested candidates are asked to contact the Rabbinical Association to learn how they can register to participate in this year’s community-wide course, “Judaism for Conversion Candidates” which begins August 19.
The comprehensive year-long course is designed for adult individuals and taught on a rotating basis by rabbis from the Reform, Conservative, Orthodox and non-denominational movements. Classes are intended to acquaint those considering conversion to Judaism with what it means to live Jewishly.
This program allows future Jews-by-choice the opportunity to meet one another and to learn not only about Judaism but also about the Kansas City Jewish community. Each student is required to secure a congregational rabbinic sponsor by February 1 and meet the conversion requirements developed by their rabbinic sponsor.
Classes will take place virtually via Zoom on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and some sessions will be held in person and may rotate among the synagogues and Jewish Community Campus.
An orientation session is scheduled for August 12th, 7:00 to 9:00. Visit kcrabbi.org for information. To register, contact Annette Fish, Rabbinical Association administrator/program director, by email at or 913-327-8226.
Funding for this Rabbinical Association program is generously provided by the Menorah Heritage Foundation and the National Center to Encourage Judaism. This course is taught through a collaborative educational partnership with the Miller Introduction to Judaism Program of American Jewish University.