Curious learner
Study without worship or membership commitments.
Start here →Education is not conversion
Completing an Assembly class does not convert anyone to Judaism and does not establish membership in a Jewish community. Conversion processes vary by Orthodox, Conservative/Masorti, Reform/Progressive, Reconstructionist and other Jewish authorities, and recognition across movements is not uniform. Seek a sponsoring rabbi or community early if you are considering a formal process.
Possible formal components can include sustained study and communal participation, a beit din, mikveh, and certain physical rites where applicable. Only qualified Jewish religious authorities can explain what applies to an individual.
12-week introductory learning path
| Week | Theme | Mastery evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jewish peoplehood, covenant, Torah, varieties of Jewish identity | Reading + discussion + short reflection |
| 2 | Tanakh, oral Torah and texts as interpretive traditions | Reading + discussion + short reflection |
| 3 | Shabbat cycle, time, home practice and ethical rest | Reading + discussion + short reflection |
| 4 | Synagogue visits: siddur structure, prayer etiquette, minyan | Reading + discussion + short reflection |
| 5 | Hebrew letters, transliteration and respectful divine-name conventions | Reading + discussion + short reflection |
| 6 | Mitzvot, halakhah and differences among Jewish movements | Reading + discussion + short reflection |
| 7 | Kashrut, food practice, practical household choices | Reading + discussion + short reflection |
| 8 | Festivals and historical memory | Reading + discussion + short reflection |
| 9 | Life-cycle rituals, family stewardship and loss | Reading + discussion + short reflection |
| 10 | Jewish diversity: Sephardi, Ashkenazi, Mizrahi, Beta Israel, Lemba and Kaifeng | Reading + discussion + short reflection |
| 11 | Community life, tzedakah, history of antisemitism and responsibility | Reading + discussion + short reflection |
| 12 | Reflection, next questions, Rabbi/community referral and noncoercive pathway decisions | Reading + discussion + short reflection |
Choose your direction without pressure
Exploring Jewish life
Study Jewish history and traditions, then seek guidance from an existing synagogue or Jewish educator.
Discover communities →Considering conversion
Contact a sponsoring rabbi and discuss expectations, timelines and recognition before committing to a particular formal path.
Understand conversion frameworks →