Proof of Judaism

Acceptable proof of Judaism is a letter from a recognized Rabbi in North America or the UK who knows you and your family, stating how he knows you and that you are Jewish and born to a Jewish mother. The letter must have been written in the past year. If you are Jewish through your father, the letter should state that you were born to a Jewish father. If you are Jewish through your grandfather, the letter should detail your Jewish lineage.

Other requirements of the letter are as follows:

  • The letter must be in English or Hebrew.
  • The letter must appear on official synagogue letterhead, and must state the name, location and telephone number of the congregation, and include your full legal name (per your passport) and parents’ names (and grandparents’ names where relevant).
  • The letter must bear the Rabbi’s signature, and the Rabbi’s name and title should appear on the letterhead.

Proof of Judaism Letter Example