Rabbi Avraham Bloch

One of the Advising Rabbis at Orthodox-Conversion.com

Rabbi Avraham Bloch received his rabbinic ordination (semicha) from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef zt"l and studied at Porat Yosef Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

For more than 40 years he has guided candidates through Orthodox conversion (giyur).

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His Role

Rabbi Bloch is one of the advising rabbis at Orthodox-Conversion.com. He guides candidates on what to study and how to practice, helps them prepare for their appearance before the Beit Din, and writes the articles on this site about Orthodox conversion.

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His Approach

Every conversion is decided by an independent Beit Din, and Rabbi Bloch does not shortcut Jewish law. His focus is on preparing each candidate properly, so they arrive at the Beit Din ready, with knowledge and a real commitment to Jewish life.

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Articles by Rabbi Bloch

Getting started: Where Do I Start? · What Is Giyur? · Orthodox Conversion Requirements · How Long Does Orthodox Conversion Take? · How Much Does It Cost to Convert to Judaism? · How to Find a Conversion Rabbi

Your situation: My Father Is Jewish: Do I Need to Convert? · Converting to Judaism to Get Married in Israel · Can I Convert If I'm Married to a Jewish Person? · Can You Convert to Judaism Online? · Can Children Convert to Judaism? · Can I Convert If I Was Raised Christian?

The process: What Do You Need to Study? · Do You Have to Keep Shabbat and Kosher? · What Is a Beit Din? · What Happens at a Beit Din? · What Happens at the Mikveh? · What Happens After Conversion?

Comparing paths: Orthodox vs Reform Conversion · Orthodox vs Conservative Conversion

Read all of Rabbi Bloch's articles

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Rabbi Bloch on Quora

Rabbi Bloch also answers questions about conversion on Quora: Rabbi Avraham Bloch on Quora.