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Conversion Process and Costs |
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- If you are interested in conversion, please attend services on Shabbat (Saturday) morning for a period of a month.
- Read Rabbi Maurice Lamm’s “Becoming a Jew”.
- Meet with Rabbi Friedman.
- Apply for conversion to Chicago Rabbinical Council. US$100 application fee.
- Join synagogue as associate member and commit to membership for 3 years. Current membership rates: Single $995, Couple $1595, Family $1995/year
- Applicants will then be set up with weekly private tutor (cost included in associated membership i.e. no extra charge)
- Applicants must visit Chicago 3 times over the course of a minimum of 12 months. Please factor this cost into your plans.
- All applicants must undergo psychological assessment (2 sessions at $160/hr, but often covered by your health insurance plan).
- At completion of conversion US$500 payable to Chicago Rabbinical Council.
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