Geirus (Conversion)
Trusted Worldwide, Halachically Rigorous
Our Beis Din works in partnership with the internationally recognized Chicago Rabbinical Council to facilitate geirus in accordance with the highest halachic standards, ensuring that conversions are widely accepted and recognized throughout the Orthodox Jewish world, including Israel.
Geirus: Welcoming Sincere Converts to the Jewish People
The Torah teaches us to love and care for the ger, the sincere convert who joins the Jewish people through a genuine commitment to Torah, mitzvos, and Jewish life. Throughout Jewish history, individuals have been inspired to embrace Judaism and become part of the eternal covenant between Hashem and the Jewish people. The process of geirus is both deeply meaningful and profoundly transformative, requiring dedication, study, personal growth, and a wholehearted acceptance of the obligations and values of Torah Judaism.
Geirus is not merely a legal procedure but a spiritual journey. Prospective converts devote significant time to learning Jewish law, belief, practice, and tradition while becoming integrated into an observant Jewish community. The goal is not only to acquire knowledge, but to develop a genuine Torah lifestyle rooted in mitzvah observance, commitment to the Jewish people, and a lasting relationship with Hashem.
The Dallas Orthodox community has been privileged to assist sincere candidates seeking to pursue geirus according to the highest standards of halacha. The Dallas Rabbinical Council’s Geirus Beis Din works closely with qualified rabbanim, mentors, and local congregations to provide guidance, support, and oversight throughout the conversion process. Candidates are encouraged to build meaningful relationships within the community, participate in synagogue life, and experience firsthand the beauty and responsibilities of Torah observance.
To ensure that conversions are conducted according to widely recognized halachic standards and receive the broadest possible acceptance throughout the Orthodox world, the DRC Geirus Beis Din works in conjunction with the internationally recognized Chicago Rabbinical Council. This partnership provides candidates with a structured process, experienced guidance, and the confidence that their geirus will be recognized by Orthodox communities and institutions around the world.
The DRC remains committed to assisting prospective converts, sponsoring families, and local rabbis throughout the geirus process. Individuals interested in learning more about geirus, or those seeking guidance regarding the requirements and expectations of conversion, are encouraged to contact the DRC. Through careful adherence to halacha, compassionate mentorship, and strong community involvement, Dallas continues to uphold the sacred tradition of welcoming sincere converts into the Jewish people.
Geirus Beis Din
The DRC Geirus Beis Din comprises Rabbis Howard Wolk, Mendel Dubrawsky, and Ariel Rackovsky, whose combined experience, scholarship, and dedication help guide prospective converts through the geirus process with sensitivity, integrity, and fidelity to halacha.
Rabbi
Howard Wolk
Rabbi Wolk is the current Dallas community chaplain and is a member of the Dallas Rabbinical Council.
Rabbi
Mendel Dubrawsky
Rabbi Dubrawsky is the current Rabbi of Chabad of Dallas and Co-President of the Dallas Rabbinical Council.
Rabbi
Ariel Rackovsky
Rabbi Rackovsky is the current Rabbi of Congregation Shaare Tefilla and Vice President of the Dallas Rabbinical Council.
