A community-wide course for those considering conversion to Judaism will begin with an orientation session from 7 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 10. “Judaism for Conversion Candidates” classes will take place virtually via Zoom on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m., and some additional learning opportunities will be held in person and may rotate among the synagogues and Jewish Community Campus.
The comprehensive course is designed for adults 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 learn not only about Judaism but also about the Kansas City Jewish community. Each student is required to secure a congregational rabbinic sponsor by Nov. 15 and meet the conversion requirements developed by their rabbinic sponsor.
More information is available at kcrabbi.org. Those interested should register by contacting Annette Fish, Rabbinical Association administrator/program director, 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.