"...A little while...and I will shake all nations, and the choicest of all nations shall come, and I will fill this house with glory.... The glory of this latter house shall be greater than that of the former...and in this house I will give peace, says the L-rd of hosts."
Haggai 2:5-7,9.
Overview
Ohel Sarah Imenu’s Statement of Purpose gives a broad overview of our program. We are not a conversion factory, nor is our program appropriate for someone who has any other agenda than conversion to Torah-true Judaism.
We are intimately involved with our students, working with each one according to her level and preparing her for the beis din and beyond. While we stress from the beginning that the students shouldn’t try to change too much too fast, we do expect them to move forward at least in public areas that affect Klal Yisrael. We believe that their own initiative in practicing what they learn in class without undue pressure from us is an indication of their level of commitment.
After their conversion, we guide the students in their search for their “intended” and their establishment of a home faithful to Torah and mitzvos.
Herself a convert to Judaism almost 40 years ago, the director of Ohel Sarah Imenu is in a unique position to accompany someone every step along this path. She is familiar first hand with the struggles, obstacles, and victories that a candidate for conversion must experience. Our on-staff Life Coach, also a convert, is on hand to assist students with their own personal issues and struggles, as well as the identification and achievement of their goals.
Since our beginning in 2000, we have been under the supervision of a reliable, recognized beis din.
Students are referred to us not only by various Rabbis, but also from various women’s seminaries, and by word of mouth. We have had English-speaking students from not only the United States and Canada, but also from England, France, Italy, Spain, Holland, Hungary, Switzerland, Germany, China, Japan, Australia, South Africa, and Chile.