International Beit Din for Conversion · Ahavat HaGer
The path to conversion starts with a conversation
Leave your details and we will get back to you for an introductory conversation in your language. It does not commit you to anything.
- Guidance in Hebrew and English
- Enquiries from Israel and all over the world
- A personal, no-obligation first conversation
How it works
Four stages, at your own pace. At every stage you have one person to turn to.
Leave your details
Fill in a short form on the site, or write to us. It takes a minute.
Introductory conversation
A member of the court gets back to you, hears your story and explains which path fits you.
Study and guidance
You study in your language with a personal mentor, and connect with a community.
The beit din
When you are ready, you appear before the court to complete the process.
Who we are here for
People from many backgrounds turn to us. There is no one right story.
Zera Yisrael
People with Jewish roots in the family, for example on the father's side, who wish to complete the connection.
Partners
People building a home with a Jewish partner who wish to join the Jewish people.
A personal path
People who came to Judaism through their own search, in Israel or anywhere in the world.
Would you like to start?
Leave your details and we will get back to you soon. If you already know you want to go ahead, you can also submit a full application.
Questions people often ask
Who heads the court?
The court is headed by Rabbi Haim Amsalem, its Av Beit Din. The court sits in Jerusalem and follows the halachic approach of Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel, of blessed memory, Rishon LeZion and Chief Rabbi of Israel.
Who operates the court?
The court is operated by the Mekabetz Nidchei Israel association (a registered non-profit). The Zera Israel Foundation supports its work.
Are conversions by the court recognised in Israel?
In November 2026 Israel's Supreme Court unanimously rejected an appeal by the Population and Immigration Authority and ruled that conversions performed by the Ahavat HaGer court must be recognised for the purposes of the Law of Return and the Population Registry. The ruling deals with the Law of Return and the Population Registry. It does not deal with recognition by the Chief Rabbinate, for example for marriage registration. In the introductory conversation we will explain what this means in your case.