Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick, convenor of the Reform Beit Din, said: “Reform Judaism welcomes potential converts to Judaism with compassion, combining modernity with Jewish tradition.
“In the past we have exceptionally conducted Beit Din hearings by Skype and I am delighted that we are able to expand the boundaries of inclusion in this innovative way.
“Nevertheless, Judaism is a communal tradition and it is vital that candidates can also be present in a community to experience the reading of the Torah, hear the shofar, feel the changing atmosphere of the services through the day on Yom Kippur, wave a lulav and experience a Passover Seder.”
The classes will be conducted as streamed services which students can follow online – although Reform Judaism has said that candidates must attend a number of Shabbat services and all the main festivals with established congregations before they convert.
