Follow-Up Session to Conversion Mentoring Workshop

Have you completed the Conversion Mentor workshop and now have more to discuss as you embark on supporting a new Jew by choice? As follow-up to our zoom training session, share questions and topics with fellow mentors and SCCBD Senior Consultant Arlene Chernow.

The Follow-Up Session takes place Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm PDT. The Conversion Mentoring Program is made possible through the generous support of the Gallant Family Fund / The Herbert H. Schiff Foundation. 

Arlene Chernow’s career creating innovative, valuable programming is inspired by a deep commitment to help Congregations value, welcome and support their congregants. She was eager to work with the Sandra Caplan Community Bet Din (SCCBD) to apply her 32 years of outreach experience in the Union for Reform Judaism to a pluralistic organization. Under different program names, Arlene worked in the Pacific Southwest and Northwest URJ regions to welcome and integrate Jews-by-choice, individuals exploring Judaism, and interfaith families into congregations. 

Arlene has authored numerous articles and publications, created strategic programming for congregations and their schools, and served as a speaker at URJ conventions throughout the country.  At SCCBD, Arlene Chernow has been helping reimagine what outreach means for a Bet Din. Asked about her work, Arlene says, “I believe that the Jewish community (from the time of the Torah) has been enriched by the individuals who have joined over the centuries.” Arlene co-led the creation of our Shavuot Resource Guide, contributing one of the nine text study lessons for teaching about conversion for rabbis, cantors, and Jewish educators. The Sandra Caplan Community Bet Din is grateful for the leadership, innovation and gentle, welcoming spirit that Arlene Chernow brings to all aspects of her work with the Bet Din.