Conversion programs in Israel

List of Conversion Ulpanim

Two main bodies operate recognized Ulpanim, which function in cooperation with the rabbinical courts:

• The Ministry of Education's Conversion Ulpanim
• The Joint Conversion Institute, that operates three distinct conversion programs for soldiers, students and civilians

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List of Conversion programs

In addition, Jusaism studies may take place under various (non-profit) organizations:

• Beit Moriah
• Machanaim center for immigrants from the former Soviet Union
• Or Etzion Yeshiva
• Machon Meir
• Machon Miriam of Shavei Israel for Spanish speakers
• B'not Ruth Ulpan - boarding school for women

The Institute for Jewish Studies aims to provide appropriate training and preparation for immigrants seeking to convert. It offers academic instruction in various languages in three main programs:

• Soldiers program - 7 weeks boarding school program, or 11 weeks on a daily basis between 08:00-17:00 
• General public program – an evening program which takes place twice a week for 10 months
• Students program – this program takes place once a week for 10 months and involves personal tuition and studies in small groups in addition to the frontal instructions.

For further details and enrollment in the Institute for Jewish Studies please call 1-800-210-558