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Kashrut: Guide to Jewish Dietary Laws

Everything you need to know about kosher dietary laws — permitted foods, meat-dairy separation, kosher cooking and approaching kashrut during conversion.

Mar 29, 202614 min read

Study and practice

Shabbat: A Complete Guide for Jewish Conversion Candidates

Everything you need to know about Shabbat — candle lighting, Kiddush, the 39 melachot, Havdalah, and how to make Shabbat meaningful in your home.

Mar 22, 202613 min read

Study and practice

The Jewish Holidays: A Complete Guide for Conversion Candidates

Every major Jewish holiday — Rosh Hashanah to Shavuot — explained for conversion candidates: meanings, customs and what to expect at synagogue.

Mar 15, 202617 min read

Beit Din and rituals

How to Prepare for Your Beit Din: 35 Questions Rabbis Ask

The 35 questions rabbis most commonly ask at a Beit Din — theology, Shabbat, kashrut, holidays, and your personal story — plus a 4-week study plan.

Mar 8, 202615 min read

Getting started

What Is Jewish Conversion? A Complete Guide for Candidates

Everything you need to know about converting to Judaism — the process, requirements, movements, and what to expect at the Beit Din.

Mar 1, 202614 min read