Conversion to Judaism
IDF lone soldiers mark bar and bat mitzvah at Western Wall, including some family surprises
The event was organized by Ach Gadol (Big Brother for Lone Soldiers), a nonprofit that provides one-on-one mentorship and community support for soldiers serving in Israel without immediate family.
Former Moscow rabbi says he rebuffed proposal to convert Russians discussed in Epstein recording
Argentinian oleh celebrates his Bar Mitzvah, conversion to Judaism 20 years after making aliyah
I traveled from Israel to Spain to convert new Jews. A single ‘Sababa’ made me feel safer - opinion
Conversion controversy: Can the Jewish people win a gold medal?
"Converts are as difficult to Israel as a sore." (Yevamot 47a)
I will convert Artem Dolgopyat and officiate his wedding - opinion
When someone like Dolgopyat has grown up his entire life as a Jew and as an Israeli, the nuts and bolts of Judaism are part of his cultural upbringing.
Dear Minister Shaked, I’m Jewish, please let me make aliyah - opinion
This decision to deny me the right of return directly contradicted the opinion of the Jewish Agency, the Tzohar rabbinate and the clear standards set forth in the law.
Despite other interpretations, Judaism does not tolerate animal abuse
Hiding behind the claim that eating meat was not forbidden, is not the Judaism that strives to rectify the world and do the moral, good and right thing in the eyes of God.
Britain’s Jewish community examines its record on race and discrimination
Jewish studies departments should ensure that their teaching celebrates and engages with the racial and cultural diversity of the Jewish community worldwide.
Is it safe to become Jewish? What I tell conversion students - opinion
Every convert to Judaism makes a journey across religious, cultural and emotional frontiers. One of the milestones on that journey is the moment when antisemitism ceases to be theoretical.
Conversion conundrum: The fight over symbolism, the neglect of the problem
Ever since some one million immigrants came to Israel from former Soviet countries, a battle has been waged over conversion.
Judaism should be available for all - editorial
Not only does it pave the way for Jews of all streams to be eligible for Israeli citizenship under the Law of Return, it also sends a message that the Orthodox monopoly on Israel is not sustainable.
A tough conversation on the Jewish conversion debate - opinion
Time and again I have heard a non-Orthodox convert react with shock at the idea that their conversion isn’t valid according to Halacha. Why aren’t they being told this to begin with?
Conversion crisis: Who decides who is a Jew? - opinion
The real struggles have not been about who is a Jew but about who will decide who is a Jew
