Candidate Information

• The Bet Din schedules in-person sessions at the American Jewish University Mikveh  during the week usually at 11 am and 1:00 pm through the Calendar. The University is closed for Jewish holidays and University vacations.  A Bet Din must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance of the session date.
• Additional sessions can also be arranged at American Jewish University, one of our branch synagogues in Orange or Ventura or San Luis Obispo Counties or virtually.
• Your sponsoring rabbi will schedule your appointment; or once you have applied, you can schedule in consultation with your sponsoring rabbi.

Useful links for finding your way:

• American Jewish University (AJU), Familian Campus
• Parking and finding the room (interactive map; click on the square Satellite View icon at the lower left of the window)
• Photos of AJU landmarks

Click to see and download our application and declaration forms:

Hattafat Dam B’rit

• Explanation for Candidates

Many candidates complete a course of study with one of the endorsed programs below. The following courses are known to satisfy the Preparatory Requirements for Conversion of the Sandra Caplan Community Bet Din if the attendee completes. Alternatively, some synagogues offer an independent introductory course that may also prove satisfactory. And a few candidates succeed after studying privately with a rabbi or other tutor.

We welcome candidates for conversion to apply regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, or marital status.