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We are so happy to have you here. Welcome to the Orthodox Conversion Course with Rabbi Yitzchak Lasry. You have come to the right place. Take a breath: you will be guided step by step, with warmth, clarity and care.

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  • How much does it cost?
  • How long does the process take?

Taught by Rabbi Yitzchak Lasry

Orthodox Conversion Course

A clear, step-by-step path into Jewish life and learning: the calendar, prayer, Shabbat, kashrut, faith, family purity and Jewish history.

Structured video lessons, a written summary for every part, transcripts, study booklets, review questions and quizzes, all in one student area, at your own pace.

Here is how to enroll

  1. 1Schedule an appointment with Rabbi LasryChoose a time that works for you.
  2. 2Talk with the Rabbi on ZoomSee the course, your options and the payment plans.
  3. 3Enroll and pay securelyChoose your track and complete your payment online.
  4. 4Start learningYour student area opens right after payment.
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  • Online, at your own pace
  • A highly professional course, with an accompanying presentation for every lesson
  • Transcripts and summaries
  • Progress tracking
  • A personal conversation with Rabbi Lasry

A word from Rabbi Lasry

Welcome to the course

Welcome video coming soonRabbi Lasry will welcome you and explain how the course works.

The path

Seven modules, from the basics to daily practice

Each module is built from the Rabbi's lessons, divided into short parts you can watch in one sitting, with a summary, a transcript and review questions after each part.

  1. 1. Jewish CalendarThe Jewish year, month by month: Shabbat-to-holiday cycle from Tishrei to Elul, taught step by step by Rabbi Lasry.
    30 video parts, about 13.4 hours
  2. 2. ShabbatShabbat in practice: the laws of Shabbat, the 39 melachot and what they mean for daily life.
    16 video parts, about 7.6 hours
  3. 3. KashrutKeeping a kosher kitchen: why we keep kosher, which foods are kosher, meat and milk, and food cooked by a non-Jew.
    12 video parts, about 4.9 hours
  4. 4. Prayer and the SiddurHow to pray: tefillin, the morning blessings, the Shema, the Amida, the order of the prayers, and blessings on food.
    18 video parts, about 7.5 hours
  5. 5. Foundations of Jewish FaithThe foundations of Jewish faith as they were taught in the lessons.
    22 video parts, about 11.7 hours
  6. 6. Family PurityThe laws of family purity and modesty, taught with dignity and clarity.
    12 video parts, about 7.1 hours
  7. 7. Jewish HistoryThe story of the Jewish people as taught in the lessons.
    2 video parts, about 1.1 hours

What you get

Everything in one student area

  • Short video lessonsEach lesson is divided into two parts, cut at a natural point.
  • Summary under every videoWhat you will learn, key points and Hebrew terms with translation.
  • TranscriptsDownload every part as PDF or TXT.
  • Study booklet for each moduleA designed PDF to read and print.
  • Review questions and quizzesShort questions after every part, and a quiz for every module.
  • Progress trackingPick up where you stopped, on your phone or computer.
  • AI course assistantAsk about the course and the lessons. It answers from the lessons, and is not a rabbi.
  • Certificate of course completionA certificate that you completed the course. It is not a conversion certificate.

How to join

Simple to join

  1. Schedule an appointmentChoose a time with Rabbi Lasry.
  2. Talk on ZoomSee the course, the options and the payment plans.
  3. Enroll and payChoose your track and pay securely.
  4. Access opensYour student area opens right after payment is confirmed.

Please note. This is an educational course. Course grades and completion show what you have learned. They do not decide whether someone is ready or eligible for conversion, and they do not replace the guidance of a rabbi and a Beit Din.

Conversion is carried out through a Sephardic Beit Din in Florida.

Is it for you?

Become Part of the Jewish People. Begin Your Orthodox Conversion Journey.

More Than a Course. A Journey of Faith, Identity, and Belonging.

Those Seeking Orthodox Jewish Conversion

Individuals who sincerely wish to convert to Orthodox Judaism, become Jewish, and join the Jewish people through a meaningful, authentic, and Halachic conversion process.

Those Who Feel a Deep Connection to Judaism

People who have always felt drawn to Jewish faith, values, traditions, and the Torah, and are ready to explore taking the next step toward becoming Jewish.

Those Building a Jewish Future

Individuals in a relationship with a Jewish partner who genuinely wish to embrace Judaism, build a Torah-observant Jewish home, and raise a Jewish family.

Those Ready to Embrace a Torah-Observant Life

People who are committed to learning and practicing Shabbat, Kashrut, Jewish holidays, prayer, and the mitzvot as part of their journey toward Orthodox conversion.

Enrollment in the course does not guarantee conversion. Final eligibility and readiness are determined by the Beit Din.

Language

English now, Spanish next

The course is taught in English. A complete Spanish version, built from the Rabbi's Spanish-translated lessons, is being prepared separately.

Rabbi Yitzchak Lasry

Your teacher

Meet Rabbi Yitzchak Lasry

Rabbi Yitzchak Lasry is a rabbi, relationship counselor, life coach and educator, ordained by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. Since 2013 he has served Jewish communities in the United States, and in 2020 he founded the Tehilat Yitzchak Center in Hollywood, Florida.

The lessons in this course are the classes he teaches to students preparing for conversion.

Questions?

Ask before you apply

Have a question about the course, the lessons or the process? Our AI assistant answers on the main page. It is an AI, not Rabbi Lasry, and it does not give personal religious rulings.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions

Does finishing the course mean I am converted?

No. Completing the course is an educational achievement. Conversion is decided by a rabbi and a Beit Din, not by this course.

Do I need to know Hebrew?

No. The lessons are in English and Hebrew terms are explained and transliterated.

How long does the course take?

You learn at your own pace. Each lesson is divided into video parts of about 25 to 35 minutes.

Can I watch on my phone?

Yes. The student area works in any browser on a phone, tablet or computer, and remembers where you stopped.

How much does it cost?

Track 1, recorded lessons: $250 per month for 18 months. Track 2, recorded lessons plus a live Zoom class with the Rabbi every Wednesday evening (US Eastern time) and a WhatsApp group: $360 per month for 18 months. Either track also has a one-time $1,000 deposit. You may instead pay all the tuition in advance and receive 15% off the tuition (the deposit is added at full price). Access opens right after payment is confirmed.

Is there a Spanish course?

A full Spanish version is being prepared. It will be a separate course, in Spanish throughout.

What is the refund policy?

See the refund policy page.

Requirements

Before you enroll

Before You Enroll
  • The process typically takes about 18 months and includes both study and hands-on practice. This is an estimate: the Beit Din decides when a candidate is ready for conversion.
  • Within 90 days of starting the program you will need to live within walking distance of an Orthodox synagogue. If you already do, you meet this requirement.
  • You will need to be in touch with a local Orthodox rabbi who is willing to guide you and follow your progress. You will be asked for the rabbi's name.
  • The program includes a practical commitment to keeping Shabbat and the Jewish holidays, kashrut and tzniut (modesty). Read the full candidate requirements.
Candidate requirements (full)

Community and sponsoring rabbi. Live within walking distance of an Orthodox synagogue within 90 days of starting the program. Give the name of your local Orthodox rabbi when asked. The rabbi signs a commitment to guide you and to follow your progress.

Shabbat and Jewish holidays. Refrain from driving, using the phone and watching television on Shabbat and on the holidays when these restrictions apply.

Tzniut (modesty). Observe the laws of tzniut for men and for women, as taught in the course and by your sponsoring rabbi.

Spouse or partner. A spouse or partner who lives with you is expected to support the process and to take part in it.

Kashrut. Do not eat in places that are not kosher.

Final exam and Beit Din. You are required to pass the final exam and to accept upon yourself the observance of the mitzvot. The Beit Din decides when a candidate is ready for conversion.