Welcome to the progressive Jewish community
Beth Hillel Roma
BHR
Our Mission
Combining thousands of years of tradition with the best values of modernity, to strengthen Judaism today, for us and for generations to come.
Our community encourages the participation of those who are close to the Jewish tradition and who want to be part of our community, regardless of religious origins, ethnicity, sex, social class of origin, capacity, age, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Answers to frequently asked questions
BHR is a progressive (Reform) Jewish community. Reform Jews value the civil and intellectual achievements of modernity and emphasize the ethical content of Judaism. As a progressive community Beth Hillel recognizes equal rights and duties to women and men. In synagogue women and men share the same environment. Women can study to be ordained rabbis and can follow precepts that are traditionally reserved for men. Beth Hillel is also active in promoting minority rights and welcomes everyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. LGBT + people and same-sex couples are therefore welcome.
Photo: Michal Patelle – Women of the Wall | CC BY-SA 3.0 | Created: 2013-01-22 03:02:26
Any Jew coming from a progressive Jewish community recognized by the Word Union for Progressive Judaism, or from an Orthodox or conservative community. The Board of Directors in agreement with the Rabbi of the community examines the application for registration, after an interview.
For single: 230 euro
For families 370 euro
For students up to 26 years old: 80 euro
Supporters: 500 euro
Benefactors: 1,000 euro
The discounted fee is 370 euros regardless of the number of family members.
BHR does not proselytize and does not facilitate conversions. However, it takes into consideration requests for conversion that have a valid reason, evaluated at the sole discretion of the Rabbi and the Governing Council, through interviews.
Photo: the new Berlin synagogue built on 1866
After admission, candidates residing or domiciled in Rome will follow a conversion path (ghiur) which lasts eighteen months. The ghiur includes the following compulsory activities: attendance of courses, study, participation in the religious, cultural and social activities of the community.
At the end of the course the candidate will have to take a final exam conducted by 3 rabbis and which will take place at the Bet Din (rabbinical court) of the European Union for Progressive Judaism.
Admission to Bet Din is subject to attendance of the community’s religious, cultural and social courses and activities, as well as the achievement of an adequate level of knowledge of the Jewish language, culture and tradition. Male candidates are also required to be circumcised.
After Bet Din, mikveh (ritual immersion) is required for both females and males.
Ghiur katan is provided for children of patrilineal Jewish families, after an interview with the Rabbi and with the Governing Council.
For patrilineal Jews, there are personalized paths for the reconfirmation of Jewishness and, if necessary, a study path for conversion.
Photo: FLLL – own work, Torah scroll of the 17-18th century, written on leather. Displayed at the Museum of the synagogue of Casale Monferrato in Piemonte – Italy | CC BY-SA 3.0 | File: Casale Monferrato – Synagogue Sefer Torah.jpg | Created on: 21 December 2011
Celebrate with us
You have the opportunity to
Meet with the rabbi for spiritual assistance
Attend religious services and cultural events
Enrolling daughters and sons in Talmud Torah school and in Bat and Bar Mitzvah preparation courses
Take advantage of religious services related to the cycle of Jewish life (Brit milà, Bar and Bat Mitzvà, Mikvè, weddings, Avelut)
Become part of our community
Registration form
ANNUAL RENEWAL
Those who are already registered and intend to renew their registration
for 2021 you can pay the annual fee with
a wire transfer to the BHR community IBAN
or use paypal
NEW REGISTRATION
We ask that you read carefully the Beth Hillel Statuto, iin particular the art. 7 "How to join and participate in the community" and to send us the attached form, which also shows the fee to be paid.
