The Rabbinical Association of Greater Kansas City will once again offer a community-wide “Judaism for Conversion Candidates” course for anyone considering conversion to Judaism. The program begins on Aug. 10.
The comprehensive 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 Nov. 15 and meet the conversion requirements developed by their rabbinic sponsor.
Classes will take place virtually via Zoom on Thursday evenings from 7-9 p.m., and some additional learning opportunities will be held in person and might rotate among the synagogues and Jewish Community Campus.
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.
An orientation session is scheduled for Aug.10. More information is available at kcrabbi.org. Those interested in registering can contact Annette Fish, Rabbinical Association administrator/program director, at or 913-327-8226.
