Conversion
A spiritual journey into the Jewish community
Gentiles who believe in the God of Israel and the Jewish Messiah Yeshua are welcome to request conversion and membership of the Adat Yeshua community.
Messianic Judaism globally is coming of age. Since its re-emergence in more modern times it has grown from small identity-aware groups of Yeshua believers into a global spiritual movement that traces its existence back to the first century with Yeshua’s teaching.
All Judaisms today convert gentiles, and have created educational and spiritual programmes to facilitate this spiritual journey — a journey first undertaken by the very first convert, Abraham. Messianic Judaism is a Judaism, and as such is no different to other forms of Judaism as regards conversion.
Conversion through the auspices of the UBMS Beit Din is more than finding a life philosophy, or even a new cultural or ethnic identity. It is about discovering the reality of a God who is alive and who can change your life forever.
What to expect
The conversion course
The course lasts approximately two years. During that time you will be:
- Mentored by a local Rabbi
- Completing assignments throughout the course
- Worshipping regularly at Adat Yeshua
- Assessed, finally, by the Beit Din
- Welcomed into the Jewish community after circumcision (for males) and immersion (for both men and women)
Begin the conversation
Reach out to Rabbi Ben Sheldrake to talk about the journey of conversion.