WHAT YOU GET
The Amech Ami Program
When you join Amech Ami, you gain access to four major resources — a year-long cohort, personal guidance, community integration, and Beit Din advocacy.
The Cohort
A weekly, year-long Zoom class on Jewish concepts and law with Rabbi Kaplan and other conversion candidates currently preparing for their conversions through Amech Ami. Along with thorough, engaging and interactive lessons, you'll meet and build relationships with others who are also going through this journey. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 7:15pm — 8:15pm EST.
The next Cohort begins in October 2026.
Spiritual
Chevruta
Approximately every three months, Rabbi Kaplan meets individually with each student for a Spiritual Chevruta — checking in on your progress, identifying challenges or successes, assigning outside learning, and agreeing on goals for the coming months.
Faciliated
Community
Integration
A key requirement of Orthodox conversion is a sponsoring rabbi — usually the rabbi of your local synagogue. Amech Ami facilitates this relationship, or helps match you with an appropriate rabbi if you don't yet have one, so your communal life and practice are aligned before you approach the Beit Din.
Beit Din
Liason
Amech Ami maintains a network of accepted and respected Orthodox rabbis, dayanim, and batei din. We personally advocate for you and liaise on your behalf with the rabbinic court, easing one of the most challenging parts of the conversion process.
Prefer one-on-one learning, or want to supplement the cohort with dedicated personal time? Rabbi Kaplan also offers private tutoring packages with flexible scheduling. Available alongside the Amech Ami program or on its own.
Private
Tutoring
COHORT CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
A Year of Jewish Learning
Shabbat
The weekly day of rest — its meaning, its rituals, its mitzvot (commandments) and how to observe
Prayers & Blessings
Making brachot (blessings), how tefilla (prayer) works, and navigating synagogue services
Jewish Life
Everyday practices like tefillin and mezuzah, plus the big life moments — birth, coming of age, marriage, loss
Identity, Beliefs, & Values
Core Jewish beliefs, the conversion process, and interpersonal mitzvot (commandments)
Kashrut
The rules and rationale behind kosher food, and how to keep a kosher kitchen and home
Holidays
What each major and minor holiday celebrates and how it's observed throughout the Jewish year
Family Life & Modesty
Jewish practices around family life, the mikvah, marriage, and modesty
Preparing for Beit Din
Review sessions and practice questions to help you feel ready and confident
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Financial accomodation is available for those who need it on a case-to-case basis. Please contact us to discuss.
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