Bet Din Registration Form

European Masorti Bet Din: Registration Form

If you are filling in this form on behalf of a child, please use the name and contact details of the child's parent or guardian below.
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Your Relationships / Family Situation

We take your family and personal relationships into consideration when determining whether your conversion is appropriate for your personal situation. Children under the age of 18 would normally be part of your conversion.
Your Children:

I do not have children under the age of 18.I have children under the age of 18 who will be converting together with me. (a separate registration form is required for each person)I have children under the ager of 18 who will NOT be converting together with me. (Please provide details in your personal statement.)
Your Relationships:

I am single and not currently in a relationship.I am currently married / in a relationship with a Jewish partner.I am currently married / in a relationship with a NON-Jewish partner.
Uploads:

Please use the link below to upload the following documents.

1. A letter explaining your decision to convert to Judaism. The letter should detail the reasons that have brought you to choose to convert, any experience you have had of Jewish life up until now, books you have read or preparation you have already undertaken before applying to the programme. It should also include other information you want to share and that you think the Bet Din should know that may be relevant for your conversion - family relationships, health considerations, your preferred pronouns and ay special requests.

2. A current picture of yourself.

3. A signed copy of the attestation below. You can copy and print the declaration below, sign it and scan or take a picture of it. Then either upload the scan with your application - or email the picture of the signed document to as at office@europeanmasortibetdin.org.
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Attestation:

By confirming below I attest to the fact that:

1. I have been notified that by joining the conversion programme I am undertaking a programme of study that will prepare me for conversion to Judaism, but I understand that there is no guarantee that I will be converted to Judaism at the end of the programme. This remains entirely to the discretion of the Beit Din that will oversee the conversion.

2. I understand that the Beth Din has the right to terminate my participation in the programme at any time.

3. I understand that from the time I am accepted into the conversion programme at least one calendar year must elapse.

4. I understand that the conversion will be carried out under the auspices of the European Masorti Bet Din. There is no guarantee that the conversion will be recognised by Orthodox authorities or any other Rabbinic authority.

5. I understand that I will be expected to:

a. Complete a recognised Conversion Course or Programme of Study approved by the Bet Din.

b. Read books from the reading list

c. Learn to read Hebrew

d. Attend synagogue services regularly

e. Practice Jewish customs and ceremonies

6. (Men Only) I have been informed that before conversion I will be required to undergo circumcision or ‘Hatafat Dam’ as appropriate.
Confirmation:

I confirm that I have read and understand the above statements and accept the conditions stated.
Thank you for registering with the Bet Din. The registration fee for the Bet Din is £135.00. You will be redirected to the payment page once you submit this form. In addition to the registration fee, there is also a Court Fee which is due when you make your final appointment with the Bet Din. Currently, the Court fee is £270. You will be charged the Court Fee that is in effect at the time of your Bet Din appointment. If the payment form fails to load, please go to https://form.jotformeu.com/80602264106345 .

Child's Name (As on Passport)

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Uploads:

Please use the link below to upload the following documents.

1. A letter explaining your decision to convert your child to Judaism. You should provide details of the religious life of your family and your synagogue involvement. You should also state that you give parental consent to the conversion.

2. A signed copy of the attestation below. The attestation needs to be signed by both parents. You can copy and print the declaration below, sign it and scan or take a picture of it. Then either upload the scan with your application - or email the picture of the signed document to as at office@europeanmasortibetdin.org.

Adoption:

In the case of an adoption, the letter should detail when and where the adoption took place, and you should include copies of legal documents that show that you have full custody of the child.

The accompanying letter needs to be signed by both parents.

Single Parents:

If you are a single parent applying on behalf of your child, we need a separate letter from the other parent stating that he or she gives his/her consent to the conversion. If it is not possible to have both parents' consent, you must provide us with proof that you have sole custody of the child. We are not able to convert a child without the consent of all legal guardians.
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Attestation:

By confirming below I attest to the fact that:

1. I have been notified that by registering for the conversion programme there is no guarantee that my child will be converted to Judaism. This remains entirely to the discretion of the Bet Din that will oversee the conversion.

2. I understand that the conversion will be carried out under the auspices of the European Masorti Bet Din of the Masorti Movement. There is no guarantee that the conversion will be recognised by Orthodox authorities or any other Rabbinic authority.

3. I understand that I will be expected to provide a Jewish environment for my child by:

a. attending synagogue services regularly

b. practising Jewish customs and ceremonies

c. providing my child with a Jewish education

4. (Boys Only) I have been informed that before conversion my child will be required to undergo circumcision or ‘Hatafat Dam’ as appropriate.
Confirmation:

I confirm that I have read and understand the above statements and accept the conditions stated.
Thank you for registering with the Bet Din. The registration fee for the Bet Din is £135.00. You will be redirected to the payment page once you submit this form. In addition to the registration fee, there is also a Court Fee which is due when you make your final appointment with the Bet Din. Currently, the Court fee is £270. You will be charged the Court Fee that is in effect at the time of your Bet Din appointment. If the payment form fails to load, please go to https://form.jotformeu.com/80602264106345 .

Confirmation of Status:

Uploads:

Please use the link below to upload the following documents.

1. A letter explaining why you are asking us to confirm your Jewish status. Please provide details of your Jewish heritage, any Jewish ancestors you have and details of any previous conversions in your family. Provide details of your Jewish upbringing, synagogue membership and any other information that will help us establish your Jewish status. It should also include other information you want to share and that you think the Bet Din should know that may be relevant for your conversion - family relationships, health considerations, your preferred pronouns and ay special requests.

2. A recent photo of yourself.

3. A signed copy of the attestation below. You can copy and print the declaration below, sign it and then scan or take a picture of it. Then either upload the scan with your application - or email the picture of the signed document to as at office@europeanmasortibetdin.org.
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Attestation:

By confirming below I attest to the fact that:

1. I understand that this confirmation of Jewish status will be carried out
under the auspices of the European Beit Din of the Masorti Movement.
There is no guarantee that it will be recognised by Orthodox
authorities or any other Rabbinic authority.

2. (Men Only) I have been informed that before confirming my status I
may be required to undergo circumcision or ‘Hatafat Dam’ as required by Jewish Law.
Confirmation:

I confirm that I have read and understand the above statements and accept the conditions stated.
Thank you for registering with the Bet Din. The total fee for confirming status at the Bet Din is £160, which includes both the registration and Court Fees.

You will be redirected to the payment page once you submit this form.

If the payment form fails to load, please go to https://form.jotformeu.com/80602264106345 .

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