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 communitywide course, “Judaism for Conversion Candidates,” which begins Aug. 20.
The comprehensive yearlong 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 Feb. 1 and meet the conversion requirements developed by their rabbinic sponsor.
Classes will take place virtually on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. and some sessions may rotate among the synagogues later in the year.
An orientation session is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Aug. 13. Visit kcrabbi.org for information. To register, contact Annette Fish, Rabbinical Association, administrator/program director, by email at or 913-327-4622.
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.