If I convert to Karaite Judaism, will I be eligible for immigration to Israel?
Karaites Jews are recognized as Jews by the State of Israel. Since the early days of the State, tens of thousands of Karaite Jews have made Aliyah to Israel. Until recently, the State of Israel only recognized converts from the Orthodox branch of Judaism for purposes of Aliyah. However, in recent years the Supreme Court of Israel has ruled that the State is required to accept converts from all branches of Judaism for Aliyah. As a result, hundred of converts from the Reform and Conservative movements have made Aliyah in recent years. The KJU staff has consulted with the top legal experts in Israel and they have assured us that this Supreme Court ruling applies to Karaite Jews just as much as it applies to Reform, Conservative and other branches of Judaism. Therefore, we believe that those who convert after completing a KJU Introduction to Judaism course will be accepted for Aliyah, although we must point out that this has not been tested in practice yet. Please note that completion of t
