International Beit Din for Conversion
About the court
The Ahavat HaGer International Conversion Court accompanies those who wish to join the Jewish people, with respect, transparency and in their own language.
Who we are
The Ahavat HaGer International Conversion Court sits in Jerusalem and is headed by its Av Beit Din, Rabbi Haim Amsalem. It is dedicated to the conversion of Zera Yisrael (people of Jewish descent) and to the return of descendants of the Anusim to the Jewish people, following the halachic approach of Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel, of blessed memory, Rishon LeZion and Chief Rabbi of Israel.
The court works so that everyone who wishes to convert finds a clear, accessible and respectful address, in Israel and around the world.
The court is operated by the Mekabetz Nidchei Israel association (a registered non-profit). The Zera Israel Foundation supports its work.
Recognition of the court's conversions
In November 2026 Israel's Supreme Court unanimously rejected an appeal by the Population and Immigration Authority and ruled that conversions performed by the court must be recognised for the purposes of the Law of Return and the Population Registry. The ruling does not deal with recognition by the Chief Rabbinate, for example for marriage registration. More in the FAQ.
Our mission
We see accompanying people who join the Jewish people as a mission. "Love the stranger": everyone who chooses this path deserves respect, patience and a warm welcome, from the first conversation to the day of conversion.
How we work
Every enquiry starts with an introductory conversation. We listen, explain the path, and match each person with a personal mentor.
Study takes place in your language and at your pace. Only when you are ready do you appear before the court.
What matters to us
Respect
For every person and every story. There are no wrong questions.
Transparency
We explain in advance what the process involves and what each stage requires.
Personal guidance
Each person has one contact who knows them and answers them.
Privacy
Your information is kept confidential and used only to handle your enquiry.
What we do not do
We do not approach people and we do not try to persuade anyone to convert. We are here for those who choose it themselves, and we make the way as simple as possible for them.