uabb domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /var/www/sites/lawfirmbackup_200125/wordpress/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131How does the process of conversion to Judaism work for foreign spouses in Israel? Under what circumstances is it appropriate for foreign spouses to undergo a conversion (Giyur)? Can undergoing conversion in Israel help foreign spouses receive legal status and Israel citizenship?<\/p>\n
Our law offices with branches in both Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv, provide their customers with extensive representation and legal solutions. Our lawyers have a wealth of experience in providing assistance to foreign couples seeking to obtain legal status in Israel<\/a>, including issues related to giyur as part of the process for obtaining citizenship.<\/p>\n In general, it is possible to arrange legal status for foreign partners of any religion or denomination. The law in Israel and the Ministry of Interior regulations do not require you to belong to any specific religion for the purpose of obtaining legal status. Nevertheless, under certain circumstances foreign spouses might deem it appropriate to undergo giyur. For example, if the Israeli spouse is Jewish and it is important for them to marry in Israel. In such cases, the foreign spouse will be required to undergo conversion to enable the marriage. This is also a common occurrence when a foreign spouse has a family connection to Judaism but is not eligible to make Aliyah (emigrate to Israel by virtue of the Law of Return<\/a>), and is thus required to undergo an official conversion process<\/a> in order to emigrate.<\/p>\n Converting to Judaism may also contribute to the foreign spouse’s feeling of belonging to Israel. As Israel is a Jewish, democratic state, most of whose citizens are Jews, conversion could well help the foreign spouses successfully integrate within the community and genuinely make Israel their primary place of residence, or “center of life<\/a>“, in Ministry of Interior terms.<\/p>\n Foreign spouses seeking to convert to Judaism are required to fill in a Conversion Application Form<\/a>, which is then submitted to the Conversion Authority<\/a> in the\u00a0Prime Minister’s Office. It is important to take into consideration that this is a complex and often lengthy process. The Discussion Rules Regarding Conversion Applications<\/a> stipulate that foreign citizens seeking to undergo conversion must file an application based on special circumstances<\/a>. The application is examined by an Exceptions Committee<\/a>.<\/p>\n In the event of a negative response, it is possible to appeal the decision before the Head of the Exceptions Committee. If the application is granted, the foreign spouse will then normally be referred to Jewish study classes prior to the actual conversion procedure. Subsequently, hearings are held in the Special Conversion Court, where a unanimous decision must be made to approve conversion. If the court does not approve the conversion, an appeal may be filed with the Great Rabbinical Court of Appeals in Jerusalem.<\/p>\n Population and Immigration Authority regulations concerning arranging the status of married couples<\/a> and common-law couples<\/a> stipulate that filing an application for conversion and status by virtue of the Law of Return should not delay the processes, and the two applications are to be considered in parallel. Although this might be relevant for only some of those spouses seeking to convert, nonetheless it is important to take this into account.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhen might foreign spouses undergo conversion to Judaism?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
How does the conversion process work?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Does conversion help to promote and expedite the processes for arranging a foreign spouse’s status?<\/strong><\/h4>\n