Begin your Jewish conversion journey online—thoughtfully, respectfully, and at your own pace.
Sim Shalom offers a fully online Jewish Conversion program designed for adults across the United States and Canada who are sincerely exploring Judaism and seeking an inclusive, meaningful path to becoming Jewish.
To begin:
Email: conversions@simshalom.com
Phone: 201-338-0165conversions@simshalom.com.
Online Jewish Conversion — Flexible, Inclusive, and Authentic
If you are exploring conversion to Judaism, our Online Jewish Conversion Classes provide a comprehensive, structured, and spiritually grounded program—accessible from anywhere, with no relocation required.
Our approach balances serious Jewish learning with personal flexibility, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, family situations, and spiritual journeys.
What Our Online Jewish Conversion Program Includes
Comprehensive Online Curriculum
- Eight structured online courses
- Self-paced and available 24/7
- Many students complete the program in a few months, while others take more time
- Designed to provide a strong foundation in Jewish belief, practice, and history
Monthly Live Online Group Sessions
- Minimum of four interactive online gatherings
- Opportunities to ask questions, reflect, and learn in community
- Facilitated discussions to support your learning journey
Exposure to Jewish Diversity
- Encouragement to attend synagogues of different Jewish denominations
- Helps you understand the diversity within Judaism
- Supports finding a Jewish community that feels like home
Mikvah (Ritual Immersion)
- Mikvah is a meaningful spiritual milestone in the conversion process
- May be completed locally in:
- A traditional mikvah
- A natural body of water (lake, river, or ocean), which fulfills halachic requirements
Please note: In some communities, mikva’ot may not welcome our converts. In such cases, immersion in a natural body of water is fully valid.
Inclusive and Respectful Requirements
- Circumcision or hatafat dam brit is not required
- Individual medical, personal, and spiritual circumstances are respected
- Focus is placed on sincere commitment, learning, and Jewish life
Online Bet Din (Rabbinical Court)
- Final online meeting with a Bet Din of three Rabbis
- Formal welcome into K’lal Yisrael (the Jewish people)
- Official Certificate of Conversion emailed upon completion
Recognition and Denominational Transparency
Upon completing our program, you are Jewish.
It is important to understand:
- Orthodox and most Conservative institutions generally do not recognize liberal conversions
- This is also true of Reform and Reconstructionist conversions
- Our conversion is not intended for aliyah under Orthodox standards
What matters most is that you feel comfortable, affirmed, and at home in your Jewish community.
If, in the future, your spiritual journey leads you toward a more traditional path, additional study or conversion would be welcomed as a blessing.
About Sim Shalom and Jewish Universalism
Sim Shalom is an online Jewish synagogue and community grounded in Jewish Universalism, as envisioned by Rabbi Blane.
Jewish Universalism is:
- Non-judgmental
- Interfaith-supportive
- Respectful of individual choice and conscience
When you convert through Sim Shalom, you are free to choose the Jewish path or denomination that resonates for you.
Course Topics Include
- Torah
- Shabbat
- Jewish Holidays and Festivals
- Kashrut (Kosher Law)
- Jewish Symbols and Their Meanings
- Jewish History
- Jewish Life Cycle Events
Program Fees
- $150 per unit (8 units total)
- $300 Bet Din fee
- Required books: approximately $75
Fees are paid per unit, prior to accessing each course.
How to Get Started
- Email conversions@simshalom.com or call 201-338-0165
- Receive a Letter of Understanding
- Schedule a brief online navigation session
- Begin your studies at any time
Your journey begins when you are ready.
May your path be meaningful, grounded, and filled with blessing.
We look forward to welcoming you online at Sim Shalom.
Sim Shalom, our Online synagogue is Jewish Universalist. As envisioned by Rabbi Blane Jewish Universalism is a non-judgmental, completely Interfaith supportive Movement. We are proud to be Jewish Universalist, but please understand that when you convert, you may choose whatever path of Judaism that resonates for you.
More Information About Our Jewish Conversion Online Classes
Start your studies at ANY TIME and proceed at your own pace. All of our courses can be accessed online.
Study from wherever you are (in the United States only), all you need is Internet. No travel is required (except to attend worship services and visit a Mikvah)!
Our program is mostly self-directed and self paced. There are 8 online courses you will need to complete. Topics of discussion include but are not limited to:
- Torah
- Shabbat
- Holidays and Festivals
- Kashrut (Kosher Law)
- Jewish Symbols and their Meanings
- Jewish History
- Life Cycle Events
You will also attend a minimum of 4 monthly online group sessions (led by a facilitator) where you may ask questions you may have about the courses.
Fees for the course are:
- $150.00 per each unit – there are 8 in total (you will need to pay this fee before gaining access to each unit)
- $300.00 for the Bet Din (the Rabbis who oversee the final conversion process)
- Required books will need to be purchased (approximately $75)
If you would like to proceed please contact us by emailing at conversions@simshalom.com.
(You may also call us at 201-338-0165 if that is more convenient)
We will then send you a Letter of Understanding, set up a “navigation” session to show you how to access your online coursework and your journey begins!
Denominations and the Sim Shalom Conversion Process
There is controversy within the Jewish Community over Conversion. You cannot count on any particular Denomination’s Conversion to satisfy everyone. Our conversion, or a Reform or even Conservative conversion would typically not be acceptable in the Orthodox Jewish world or for making aliyah to Israel.
Sim Shalom’s Jewish Conversion course of study is traditional in it’s process- study, Mikvah and Bet Din- but liberal in that we do not require men to undergo a circumcision or Hat’fat Ha’Dam Brit (exacting a drop of blood).
It is most important that you are comfortable within your Jewish Community. We are certain that G-d is pleased to welcome anyone to the Jewish faith regardless of their level of observance or denominational affiliation.
And please understand, if in the future you life’s journey leads you to a more traditional path of observance- additional study leading to a more traditional conversion would only be a blessing!
G-d Bless you on your journey. Hope to “see” you online at Sim Shalom Services!