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How can someone living in Israel begin the process of converting to Judaism?

From Rabbi Ari Enkin, for About.com

Rabbi Ari Enkin

Rabbi Ari Enkin

Question: How can someone living in Israel begin the process of converting to Judaism?

Dear Rabbi,
I am a citizen of Israel for the past 11 years. I am married to an Israeli. We are currently pregnant. I want to convert to Judaism. Do you have any information for us in order to start?
Toda! Angela

Answer: Dear Angela,

Make no mistake. Conversion in Israel is harder than anywhere else in the world.

Machon Itim is an organization in Israel that helps with conversions to Judaism.

Good luck!

Rabbi Ari Enkin
Ramat Beit Shemesh, Israel
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