In Reform congregations, there is no doubt that those who convert bring a special passion and dedication to their family’s Judaism and to our community. Clearly the Jewish community benefits greatly from the gifts that Jews by Choice bring us.

Often, all it takes for someone to begin the conversion process is an invitation, be it verbal or non verbal. Many Jews by Choice report that they would have converted sooner if someone had only asked.

Help congregation to create a culture that invites and encourages conversion and supports those who are going through the process of conversion.

• Training programs for lay leaders
• Invaluable brochures  and publications to share with your community 
• Glossaries and bibliographies to share with potential Jews by choice
• Network with other congregational leaders through out TalkingOutreach listserv.
• Subscribe to our monthly Outreach newsletter. We will keep you posted on the newest Outreach resources and send you tips and suggestions to make your congregational Outreach more effective

Read about Rabbi Yoffie's Biennial Initiative to invite conversion and support those in the process of conversion in our congregations.

Interested in supporting people in your community on the path to conversion? Use our Outreach resources to implement these easy but important steps:

1. Share information. Help prospective converts to gain Jewish understanding.
   
   
• Share the Union's website about conversion aimed at individuals: www.urj.org/conversion
  
  
• Recommend Choosing Judaism by Lydia Kukoff
  
  
• Recommend our bibliography on conversion topics.
  
  
• Show them our Frequently Asked Questions About Conversion. Display and share some of our brochures on conversion such as Becoming a Jew, Inviting Someone You Love to Become a Jew and When a Family Member Converts: Questions and Answers About Conversion to Judaism.
  
  
• The Berit Mila Program of Reform Judaism (ritual circumcision)
  

• I’m not ready to convert and I want to understand my Jewish options. Consider hosting a session like this in your congregation. This one-time class is designed specifically for people who are a vibrant, contributing part of your synagogue community, but for whatever reason have not officially converted to Judaism. Offering such a class is a wonderful way to send those who are not yet Jewish in your community a message that they are valued.

2. Outreach and Membership Program Bank