וַאֲהַבְתֶּ֖ם אֶת־הַגֵּ֑ר
"You too, must love the convert" - Deuteronomy 10:19
Conversion To Judaism
Traditionally, Judaism has held converts in extraordinarily high regard, lauding their dedication to the Jewish people and it's faith.
The imperative to be sensitive to and love converts appears no fewer than 36 times throughout the Torah, making it the most often repeated commandment.
People convert to Judaism for different reasons but the goal is always the same - Join the Nation of Israel in faith and fate.
Some may have a Jewish partner and are inspired by the beauty of Judaism, some have Jewish lineage that they want to connect to and some have a spiritual calling to the light of The Torah.
Conversion to Judaism is a major decision that requires you to search within and discover the truth for yourself.
Our Global Impact
Today, we are helping students in over 25 countries worldwide, with more joining every month.
From North America to South America, from Europe to Asia, our programs make authentic Torah learning and structured conversion guidance accessible no matter where a student lives.
By breaking down barriers of geography, language, and access, we are building a global network of sincere seekers—each one guided with the same care, structure, and authenticity. Every student who joins adds strength to the Jewish people, creating a ripple effect that will impact communities and generations to come.
What began as a single program has grown into a worldwide movement, bringing Jews and those becoming Jewish together in learning, practice, and purpose.
Conversion is not only about study, it is about gradually learning and living as a religiously observant Orthodox Jew. This happens step by step, at your own pace, with guidance and support at every stage.
The path to becoming Jewish is a process of transformation. It requires not only acquiring knowledge, but also developing habits of daily Jewish living, building spiritual awareness, and learning to see the world through the lens of Torah.
Each step brings you closer to embracing the rhythm of Jewish life in a genuine and lasting way.
At CTJ, we emphasize both the inner journey and the outer connection —helping you grow into observant Jewish life while guiding you toward meaningful integration into the Jewish people and communities. Conversion is not a checklist; it is the formation of identity, belonging, and faith.
What To Expect
Step By Step
At StudyJudaism.net,
the conversion process is divided into 3 stages:
Level 1
SJO: Study Judaism Online
A prerequisite for CTJ, providing the foundation: An introduction to Jewish belief, practice, and daily life.
Level 2
CTJ: Converting to Judaism
Builds on the foundation in SJO with more in depth halachic study and one on one advanced mentorship.
Level 3
CTJ: Converting to Judaism
This is where students undergo final evaluations, testing and receive preparation for their Beit Din meetings.
This structure ensures that you never feel overwhelmed with your learning. Instead, you progress gradually, with clarity and support with each step.
Conversion to Judaism is a gradual process of learning, growth, and integration. The steps below will walk you through these stages in order, showing how CTJ supports and guides you at every point of the journey.
Step One: Learn
The learning phase looks different for everyone for many different reasons. Some may study Judaism for many years prior to even deciding to convert.
What sets CTJ apart is that our educational program is unmatched in its depth, structure, and focus. Many people spend years studying on their own, only to realize much of what they learned does not align with what an Orthodox Beit Din actually requires. This is one of the main reasons conversion can take so long.
Our curriculum is designed differently.
Every topic and requirement is carefully tailored to the expectations of our Beit Din—nothing extra, nothing irrelevant—only what is essential to your success in conversion. With this clarity, students move forward with confidence, knowing that every hour of learning is directly building toward their goal of standing before a Beit Din fully prepared.
Step Two: Integrate
In this step, and as you continue learning, students begin bringing their knowledge into daily practice, gradually aligning their lives with Orthodox observance.
This includes incorporating mitzvot into everyday life, step by step, in a way that is consistent and sincere.
Equally important is joining and participating in an Orthodox synagogue. For many, this is one of the most meaningful and sometimes most challenging parts of the journey.
At CTJ, we guide and support every stage of synagogue and community integration. We help students identify the right synagogue in their area, provide mentoring on how to approach the Rabbi, and prepare you for what to expect when attending for the first time.
We also coordinate directly with local Rabbis, ensuring that they understand the program and can support the student’s growth within their community.
Through this stage, learning becomes living — and the process of conversion begins to move from study into authentic Jewish practice and community life.
Step Three: Evaluations
Once students have completed the curriculum and have successfully integrated into their community with the support of their local Rabbi, they move forward to the final stages of the program.
Verbal evaluations form the cornerstone of assessment. These are structured dialogues with an assigned mentor, designed to move beyond memorization into critical understanding.
Students are asked to explain, analyze, and apply their knowledge to real-life situations, ensuring that the learning is not abstract but lived and reasoned.
At the conclusion of verbal evaluations, students complete final exams. These are intentionally designed to be challenging, requiring the ability to reference sources, connect concepts, and demonstrate a full command of halacha and Jewish practice.
From there, students enter formal Beit Din preparation. With the guidance of Rabbis and mentors, you will learn what to expect and how to present yourself properly to the Beit Din.
Step Four: Beit Din
The culmination of the conversion journey is standing before a recognized Orthodox Beit Din and immersing in a kosher mikvah.
The Beit Din, a Rabbinical court of three Orthodox Rabbis, represents the Jewish people. They meet with each candidate to confirm knowledge, sincerity, and readiness to join the covenant of the Jewish nation.
With the preparation and guidance received in CTJ, students approach the Beit Din with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.
Following the Beit Din meeting, candidates complete the final steps of conversion, symbolizing spiritual rebirth, purity, and entrance into the Jewish people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Converts You Should Know
Ruth
A Moabite princess widowed of her Jewish husband, Ruth left her life of royalty and faithfully followed her former mother-in-law to Israel. She famously declared: “Wherever you go, I will go; and where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your G‑d my G‑d.” Ruth 1:16. Ruth was the great grandmother of King David.
Batya
The daughter of Pharaoh who found Moses floating upon the Nile river and took him to the palace to raise him as an Egyptian prince. According to the Talmud, Batya had been at the river to cleanse herself from the idolatry of her father’s house and convert to Judaism when she found Moses.
Yitro
A learned priest who had explored all the deities known to man at the time, Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, joined the Nation of Israel in the desert, proclaiming, “Now I know that G‑d is greater than all the gods" Exodus 18:11
Onkelos
Onkelos was the nephew of the Roman emperor Hadrian. He walked away from the wealth and power of his family for Judaism. Noting that Aramaic was fast becoming the dominant language of the Jewish people, Onkelos transcribed a faithful Aramaic translation of the Torah, one that has been printed in every standard edition since.
The Kuzari
One of the most important philosophical works of all time was written by Rabbi Yehudah Halevi, a Jewish scholar and poet who lived in Spain. Known as the Kuzari, his book is built around the theoretical conversations of a Khazar king who was searching for the “true faith" and in his search discovered the truth of Judaism.
Rabbi Akiva
While Rabbi Akiva himself was not a convert, he was a descendant of converts to Judaism. Rabbi Akiva is one of the most famous Rabbis of all time and considered to be one of the greatest Rabbinic Sages of all time. He is known in the Talmud of the "Chief of the Sages"
