JIRS: Washington Institute for Conversion and the Study of Judaism

Washington Institute for Conversion and the Study of Judaism

Washington Institute for Conversion and the Study of Judaism
P.O. Box 342105

West Bethesda, MD 20827

Phone #:(202) 216-9839 Main
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Web Page: www.converttojudaism.org
E-mail: bkweiss@comcast.net

Program/Service Notes:

Director: Rabbi Bernice (Bunny)  Weiss

The Washington Institute for Conversion and the Study of Judaism offers individual counseling, private and group instruction, education, outreach, and support services, which meet the needs of all persons choosing Judaism.   The Institute has created a comprehensive study program, utilizing textual materials dealing with Jewish history, law, and rituals.  Jews by Choice, and those wishing to learn more about Judaism, will use these textual materials but will focus primarily upon the Biblical Text.  These studies are designed to fully integrate the Jew by Choice into the spiritual community, thus enabling him or her to become an active participant in Jewish life.

Lectures 
Group classes 
Individual instruction 
Practical courses on the observance of Jewish rituals and holidays 
Workshops 
Support groups 
Retreats 
Seminars for those contemplating marriage 
Marriage ceremonies 
Internship programs, led by former students, to help integrate the newcomer into Jewish communal life, both within the synagogue and in community center activities

Program Details:

Hours: Various class hours

Person In Charge: Director:Rabbi Bernice Weiss

Eligibility: Any one can participate - both Jewish and non-Jewish

Fees: Costs for individual classes

Service Area: Metropolitan Washington Area

Intake Process: Just call

Operating Agency: Religious Org Not Affiliated With Any Local Movement ()

This information was last updated on 08/27/2007

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Hours:	Various class hours
Person In Charge:	Director:Rabbi Bernice Weiss
Eligibility:	Any one can participate - both Jewish and non-Jewish
Fees:	Costs for individual classes
Service Area:	Metropolitan Washington Area
Intake Process:	Just call
Operating Agency:	Religious Org Not Affiliated With Any Local Movement ()

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