Members of our VAAD warmly embrace the inspiring opportunity to study with prospective converts. We respect and strongly adhere to the notion that local clergy should be empowered to do their own giyyur (conversion) without the need to work through a centralized rabbinic body, and each of our synagogues has its own conversion guidelines. Each of our standards are in full accordance with the demands of halakha, and in due consideration of what is best for the convert and for the Jewish people.

Members of our VAAD consult on some of these halakhic issues, and certain male members serve on the batei din of the conversions. Furthermore, our VAAD functions in close consultation and partnership with other national and international organizations.

For general questions about conversion, you may contact Maharat Ruth Friedman. For specific guidance about conversion, please contact the individual members of our VAAD for information on converting under their guidance.