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We welcome you to explore conversion to Judaism in Southern CaliforniaGetting Started: |
Start Your Jewish Journey in Southern California
The Sandra Caplan Community Bet Din is a pluralistic rabbinical court serving Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura, the Inland Empire, and Santa Barbara. We guide adults through conversion with trained rabbis across Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, and trans-denominational communities.
- Learn Judaism with a sponsoring rabbi or Intro course (HUC, Ziegler, AJRCA, local synagogues).
- Prepare for Bet Din: Hebrew name, mitzvot basics, lifecycle, holidays, and (if needed) milah/hattafat dam brit.
- Meet the panel & immerse at AJU’s mikveh or partner sites. Receive your English + Hebrew certificates.
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Baruch Dayan Ha'Emet - Passing of Co-Founder George Caplan Z"l
(R to L - Sitting George Caplan Z"l and Rabbi Richard Levy Z"l | Standing: Rabbi Michelle Missagieh and Rabbi Elliot Dorff)
With heavy hearts we mourn the passing of Co-Founder George Caplan. George supported the Bet Din in honor of his late wife Sandra Caplan Z"l. His oldest daughter, Elana Jassy, who has been a member of our Trustees, said of him "He was so proud of the Sandra Caplan Bet Din and loved working with you and everyone else." Funeral details are forthcoming.
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About our Bet Din
Rabbis Richard Levy and Elliot Dorff, founders of theBet Din. | The Sandra Caplan Community Bet Din of Southern California was founded in 2002 on the premise that conversion to Judaism can and ought to be an experience that transcends denominations. The organization adheres to standards that have been endorsed by the Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist and transdenominational movements. It is directed by a professional rabbinate that guides and welcomes conversion candidates with sensitivity and gentleness. Learn More
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Mailing Address5800 Marmion Way #311 Los Angeles, CA 90042 |
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