Conversion

“Dearer to God than all of the Israelites who stood at Mount Sinai is the convert. Had the Israelites not witnessed the lightning, thunder, and quaking mountain, and had they not heard the sounds of the shofar, they would not have accepted the Torah. But the convert, who did not see or hear any of these things, surrendered to God and accepted the yoke of heaven. Can anyone be dearer to God than such a person?”—Midrash Tanchuma

Those who “choose to be chosen” are among our most beloved community members. Rabbi Lipton works directly with conversion candidates to set the course of their studies. Those interested in conversion must attend events and religious services at Beth El regularly before before embarking on a course of study.