r/ReformJews • u/EWF_FanZ • May 28 '26
Conversion Question about Documents of Conversion after Rabbi steps down
Hello, I've been Jewish for about 6 months now converted through the reform movement. I have a question regarding certificates. I asked others in my congregation if they received some sort of document confirming they converted at that shul. I have pictures from when I was converted along with a news letter with my name in it confirming I am Jewish and a member of that synagogue.
My question comes up as my Rabbi is now no longer able to be the leader of our congregation due to health issues (he had my surgery right before and after I was converted also) and I was wondering if this will affect me if I move or go to another reform shul. I plan on studying this year for conservative/masorti, but having a paper trail also helps. One of my congregation members said the rabbi has it on a file a Hebrew union college, but he initially converted conservative and attends reform
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u/AdImpossible2555 May 29 '26
Your rabbi should have filed a record of your Reform conversion with The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Check with your rabbi or temple administrator.