Torah Study and Community Participation

The applicant is expected to:

• Attend and participate in the local Jewish Orthodox community regularly
• Be a devoted member of the community for a minimum of one year
• Participate in community Shabbat gatherings, festivals, and torah events
• Study Torah according to Jewish Halacha
• Learn to read Torah and Hebrew
• Study with a Jewish Orthodox Havruta for at least:
  • Two hours per week
  • For a minimum period of one year
• Follow and learn from Gaddi’s Torah Studies available in multiple languages

Declaration and Spiritual Acknowledgment

At the point of formal application, the prospective member signs a declaration acknowledging:

• The historical separation of the Kingdom of Israel under Yeravam
• Recognition of the spiritual errors associated with idolatry and separation from Jerusalem and the House of David
• A desire for repentance and reconciliation with the Jewish people
• Commitment to observe the mitzvot and Torah commandments
• A sincere wish to come under the “Scepter of Yehudah”
• Hope to eventually stand before the Jewish Rabbinate in Jerusalem in unity and confession (asking for forgiveness for the sins of our forefathers, ourselves, before HaShem and the Jewish people) before the Jewish people

Testimonies and Recommendations

After completing the required study and community participation period, the applicant must submit:

Required Testimonies

1. A testimony from the Jewish Orthodox Havruta describing:
   • The applicant’s conduct
   • Torah commitment
   • lifestyle and spiritual growth
2. Two additional testimonies from respected members of the local community

These testimonies should confirm that the applicant is living as a righteous and Torah-observant individual committed to:

• Shulchan Aruch
• Chassidut
• Teachings of Chabad-Lubavitch
• Study of the Tanya
• Torah observance through hearing and doing

Submission to the Rabbinical Counsel of Ephraim

The following documents must be submitted to the:

Rabbinical Counsel of Ephraim

Required submissions include:

• Personal application request
• Three testimonies
• Request for acceptance into the international House of Ephraim community

Interview and Acceptance Process

If the application is approved:

• The applicant will appear before the Rabbinical Counsel of Ephraim through a video interview
• Upon acceptance, the applicant must:
  • Sign the Ephraim Membership Contract
  • Undergo a Mikvah immersion immediately afterward

Community Applications

Non-Jewish communities seeking to transition toward Jewish Orthodox observance and become affiliated with the House of Ephraim through Beit Yisrael International are instructed to establish communication with Gaddi or Ariel for guidance and further process.

Special Note for Individuals of Jewish Descent

Individuals identified as “Lost Jews” may be required to sign a separate contract. Membership under this category is only considered when it is not possible for the individual to be formally accepted as Jewish through a recognized Jewish Bet Din.

Core Principles of Membership

The membership process is centered on:

• Teshuva (Repentance)
• Torah learning
• Jewish Orthodox observance
• Community integration
• Commitment to Halacha
• Spiritual unity with the House of Judah
• Respect for Jewish tradition and mitzvot
• Personal transformation through Torah and righteous living