Uploaded October 2015 | Updated September 2026, 46 minutes ago
So, you want to convert to Judaism? Wondering what becoming Jewish is all about?
Converting to Judaism is a big deal so we have outlined five steps for you to easily understand the process to expect about studying, ritual, and how long it generally takes to become part of the Tribe.
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SUBSCRIBE to RJ on the GO: reformjudaism.org/rjonthego to attend live, interactive, virtual experiences for children and families.
FOLLOW
Facebook: facebook.com/reformjudaism
Twitter: twitter.com/reformjudaism
Instagram: instagram.com/reformjudaism
ABOUT US
BimBam sparks connections to Judaism through digital storytelling for learners of all ages. Founded in 2008, BimBam’s catalog of hundreds of animated videos and other digital content are now under the auspices of the Union for Reform Judaism, and many can be found on its flagship educational website, ReformJudaism.org. Watch something Jewish at https://reformjudaism.org.
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The videos in the Lifecycles Series were made possible with generous support from The Koret Foundation, as part of their Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood. Based in San Francisco, the Koret Foundation supports groups like BimBam that contribute to a thriving community enhancing the quality of life for all.
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Written by Sarah Lefton, Matthue Roth and Jeremy Shuback
Storyboards and Character Illustrations by Jeanne Stern
Animation by Victoriano O. Yamon Jr.
Background Illustrations by Tammy Chang
Music by Ben Bromfield
Narrated by Rolland Lopez
Produced, Directed, and Sound Edited by Jeremy Shuback
Audience Development and Partnership Coordination by Lisa Finkelstein
Executive Producer was Sarah Lefton
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Thanks to the rest of the BimBam Team, Koret Foundation leaders, and Distribution Partner organizations for their pluralistic guidance and general expertise.
Lisa Berman
Rabbi Roni Handler
RitualWell a project of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
Lindsey Silken
Rabbi Mychal Copeland
InterfaithFamily
Rabbi Rebecca Joseph
Dawn Kepler
Building Jewish Bridges a program of Lehrhaus Judaica
BecomingJewish.net
Rabbi Sari R. Laufer
Temple Israel of West Bloomfield, MI, Congregation Rodeph Sholom and Congregation Sha'ar Zahav each affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism
Judith Rosenbaum
Jewish Women’s Archive
Barbara Barza
Danielle Foreman
Deborah Kolben
70 Faces Media including MyJewishLearning.com and Kveller
Oren Stevens
Mayyim Hayyim
Rabbi Kerry Olitzky
Big Tent Judaism (formerly Jewish Outreach Institute)
Additional Song, used during Quiz Show:
"Private Eye"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
So, you want to convert to Judaism? Wondering what becoming Jewish is all about?
Converting to Judaism is a big deal so we have outlined five steps for you to easily understand the process to expect about studying, ritual, and how long it generally takes to become part of the Tribe.
--
SUBSCRIBE to RJ on the GO: reformjudaism.org/rjonthego to attend live, interactive, virtual experiences for children and families.
FOLLOW
Facebook: facebook.com/reformjudaism
Twitter: twitter.com/reformjudaism
Instagram: instagram.com/reformjudaism
ABOUT US
BimBam sparks connections to Judaism through digital storytelling for learners of all ages. Founded in 2008, BimBam’s catalog of hundreds of animated videos and other digital content are now under the auspices of the Union for Reform Judaism, and many can be found on its flagship educational website, ReformJudaism.org. Watch something Jewish at https://reformjudaism.org.
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The videos in the Lifecycles Series were made possible with generous support from The Koret Foundation, as part of their Initiative on Jewish Peoplehood. Based in San Francisco, the Koret Foundation supports groups like BimBam that contribute to a thriving community enhancing the quality of life for all.
--
Written by Sarah Lefton, Matthue Roth and Jeremy Shuback
Storyboards and Character Illustrations by Jeanne Stern
Animation by Victoriano O. Yamon Jr.
Background Illustrations by Tammy Chang
Music by Ben Bromfield
Narrated by Rolland Lopez
Produced, Directed, and Sound Edited by Jeremy Shuback
Audience Development and Partnership Coordination by Lisa Finkelstein
Executive Producer was Sarah Lefton
--
Thanks to the rest of the BimBam Team, Koret Foundation leaders, and Distribution Partner organizations for their pluralistic guidance and general expertise.
Lisa Berman
Rabbi Roni Handler
RitualWell a project of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
Lindsey Silken
Rabbi Mychal Copeland
InterfaithFamily
Rabbi Rebecca Joseph
Dawn Kepler
Building Jewish Bridges a program of Lehrhaus Judaica
BecomingJewish.net
Rabbi Sari R. Laufer
Temple Israel of West Bloomfield, MI, Congregation Rodeph Sholom and Congregation Sha'ar Zahav each affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism
Judith Rosenbaum
Jewish Women’s Archive
Barbara Barza
Danielle Foreman
Deborah Kolben
70 Faces Media including MyJewishLearning.com and Kveller
Oren Stevens
Mayyim Hayyim
Rabbi Kerry Olitzky
Big Tent Judaism (formerly Jewish Outreach Institute)
Additional Song, used during Quiz Show:
"Private Eye"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
