Can I convert to Orthodox Judaism in the UK?

Each year the London Beth Din (Ecclesiastical Court) of the United Synagogue receives a number of applications from non-Jewish people to convert to Judaism. To all intents and purposes the London Beth Din administers the overwhelming majority of orthodox conversions in the U.K. read more

Sincerity to accept the yoke of the Mitzvahs and proximity to a community with a Beis Din (Rabbinical Court) that performs conversions. I would also include an open mind and a true purpose to explore your path in life. Traditional (I hate the term Orthodox) Judaism isn't monolithic, there are many paths to follow within it. read more

The ultimate authority in the UK is the Beth Din, but before approaching them, you need to decide which movement you wish to convert with. In the UK, although Reform Judaism is, as usual, more relaxed than Orthodox and Conservative, for a Reform conversion you will still need a fair amount of studying and it is by no means a quick conversion process. read more

Converting to Judaism is not easy. It involves many lifestyle changes and about a year of studying. Becoming a Jew is not just a religious change: the convert not only accepts the Jewish faith, but becomes a member of the Jewish People and embraces Jewish culture and history. read more