Jewish learning for converts
Whether you're exploring conversion, in the middle of the process, or recently Jewish, the path is the same: build a steady foundation in the Torah, the holidays, and everyday practice: at your own pace, with no background assumed and no Hebrew required to begin. A little daily learning, explained clearly, is the most reliable way to grow roots that last. Conversion is guided by a sponsoring rabbi and community; daily learning is how you make the journey your own between those conversations.
Where should I start?
Build breadth across the foundations, a few minutes at a time:
- The weekly parsha, the Torah's story, the most universal entry point (what is the parsha?).
- The holidays, learn each one as it comes around (the High Holy Days, Passover, Shavuot, and more).
- Everyday practice, Shabbat, brachot, kashrut, and the meaning behind them (what is Shabbat?).
- Core concepts, Torah, mitzvot, and halacha.
How do I make it stick?
Keep it small and daily, learn in a voice that fits you, and bring your questions, the honest ones, and get answers grounded in real sources. The point isn't to know everything fast; it's to build a foundation you can stand on, one day at a time.
In short: start with the parsha, the holidays, and everyday practice, learn a little daily in plain English, and let your rabbi and community guide the formal journey.
A note on the formal process
Conversion itself is overseen by a sponsoring rabbi and a beit din (rabbinic court); requirements vary by community and movement. Use daily learning to build your foundation and your questions, and bring those to the people guiding you.
Build your foundation with Derekh Learning
Derekh Learning meets you exactly where you're standing, that's the meaning of the name, with daily lessons in a voice that fits you and a cited chevruta for your questions. Start learning or read Jewish learning for beginners.
