Jewish Identity

The following is the list of items that are required in order to issue a Te’udat Yahadut v'Ravakut (Certificate of Jewish Identity and/or Singleness). This process usually takes around 2-3 weeks, but can vary depending on the necessary research that may need to be undertaken.

All documentation should be scanned and emailed

Please explain the reason if you are unable to supply any of the necessary documentation. We will need to schedule a brief interview with you. There may be a need to schedule interviews with other members of your family. These interviews can take place via video conference.

If you have any queries or concerns please do not hesitate to be in contact via email. There is a $100 fee per applicant. Payment can be made on line.

Identification

A copy of your passport or driver’s license
A copy of your full birth certificate
Proof of residence
If you are Israeli, a copy of your Te'udat Zehut
One passport sized picture (preferably digital picture)

Verification of Jewish Status

A family tree going back at least 3 generations (that is, at least to your grandparents' generation). Please provide as many details as you can--such as birth dates, places of birth and death, places of residence, siblings etc.--especially about your mother's side
A copy of your mother's birth certificate
A letter from a rabbi that is well acquainted with your family and who can confirm that you are Jewish
A copy of your parent's ketuba
Any other documents or items that can confirm your Jewishness (examples would be a diploma from a Jewish day school, grandparents' burial records from a Jewish cemetery, or letters from family members describing Jewish practices, among other things)
If any of your siblings have been married in an orthodox ceremony a copy of their ketuba

Verification of Single Status

I will need notarized letters from two friends. The letter should contain the following information.
How long the friend has known you;
That the friend knows that you are single and have never been married
The friend's address
The friend's telephone number
We require these 2 letters to be notarized - it is insufficient for them just to be signed. Please also bear in mind that we may call the individuals who write your letters to follow up.

Jewish Identity Form

Verification of Jewish Status

Your Name *

First

Last

Your Home Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Email *

Phone *

Place of Birth

Date of Birth

Gender

Hebrew or Jewish name

Were you born Jewish

Were you adopted

Family Information

Your father’s name

Is your father Jewish

Is your father still alive

Your mother’s name

Her maiden name

Is your mother Jewish

Your mother’s Hebrew name

Is your mother a convert

Is your mother still alive

Date of your parent’s wedding

Location of that wedding

Name of officiating Rabbi

Do you have any siblings

Did any marry in an orthodox ceremony

Does your mother have any siblings

Did any marry in an orthodox ceremony

Please upload the following documents

Photo I.D.

Original full birth certificate

Parent's Ketuba

Mother’s full birth certificate

I hereby certify and affirm that all the information provided above is true and correct in every detail.

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