About Jewish Path
The Free Orthodox Giur Guide
Our Mission
Jewish Path is a free, comprehensive study guide for anyone preparing for Orthodox conversion to Judaism (giur). We created this resource because every sincere candidate deserves access to quality study materials — regardless of location or financial situation.
Our content covers the core topics that batei din expect conversion candidates to know: Jewish belief and theology, Shabbat and holidays, kashrut, family purity, tefillah, Jewish history, and daily halachic life.
An Orthodox Study Companion
Jewish Path is built specifically for candidates pursuing Orthodox conversion. All content is aligned with normative halacha as codified in the Shulchan Aruch and accepted by mainstream Orthodox poskim.
What this means in practice:
- •Topics are taught according to Orthodox standards and practice
- •Halachic positions follow mainstream Orthodox consensus
- •Where significant differences exist between Ashkenazi and Sephardi practice, both are noted
- •Content is designed to complement — not replace — your personal study with a sponsoring rabbi
We do not represent any particular stream within Orthodoxy (Modern Orthodox, Charedi, Chassidic, Sephardi), but present the shared halachic foundations that all Orthodox batei din expect candidates to master.
Our Sources
Our content is compiled from authoritative halachic sources including the Shulchan Aruch, Mishnah Berurah, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, and widely accepted Orthodox halachic guides. The Beit Din Q&A section is based on the curriculum of Nativ — the official Israeli conversion authority.
We strive for accuracy and welcome corrections from qualified rabbinical authorities. We encourage all users to verify any halachic questions with their sponsoring rabbi or Beit Din.
What Jewish Path Is — and Isn't
Jewish Path is a study companion, not a conversion program.
We do not:
- •Operate a Beit Din or perform conversions
- •Replace the role of a sponsoring rabbi (rav machshir)
- •Issue any certificates or endorsements
- •Provide halachic rulings (psak halacha)
Orthodox conversion requires personal guidance from a qualified rabbi, a period of sincere study and observance, acceptance of mitzvot (kabbalat ol mitzvot), immersion in a mikveh, and for men — brit milah or hatafat dam brit. These steps must be conducted under the supervision of a recognized Orthodox Beit Din.
Jewish Path helps you prepare for this journey by providing structured, accessible study materials so you can make the most of your time with your rabbi and Beit Din.
Get in Touch
Have a question, correction, or suggestion? We welcome feedback from rabbis, educators, and giur candidates alike. If you are a rabbi or educator and would like to review our materials or suggest improvements, we would be honored to hear from you.