Conversion to Judaism
Shavuot's special significance: Recognizing those who converted to Judaism
This identification of Israel with the Almighty is so profound that Shavuot was transformed into the concept of a spiritual marriage between God and the Jewish people.
Leading haredi rabbi apologizes for accusing rabbinic org. Tzohar of conversions for money
Journey of faith, sustainability: Encountering Jewish convert communities in El Salvador - opinion
Chaya Bisker: From Colombia’s high court to a new life in Israel
Three Jewish converts in Mexico are trying to make aliyah. A rabbinic decree won't let them
A long-standing rabbinic decree in Mexico refuses to recognize converts and admit them into Jewish communities, preventing converts from making aliyah.
Christian monk, Jewish convert, Israeli: One man's journey to Judaism
William Karon’s spiritual path to Judaism was generations in the making.
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Fighting for their identity: Amos and Rivka Minster on their Journey to Judaism and Israel
Amos and Rivka Minster converted to Judaism under the official auspices of the state but had to fight to receive their official Israeli identification.
Rabbi helps two incarcerated men convert to Judaism
Terlinchamp told JTA that she felt comfortable writing a letter to the Department of Corrections advocating that one's life sentence be reduced to 20 years, citing his conversion work as a reason.
Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US
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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US
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Converts need our support: Let's not forget them - opinion
Two years ago, a new nonprofit organization called Ohev Ger was founded to care for converts on the “day after” conversion, to promote their success and smooth their integration in Israel.
After undergoing Orthodox conversion, Noa Arazi is helping others do the same
Arazi has devoted much of her time to helping prospective converts learn about the conversion process, drawing from her own conversion experiences on social media.
Artist Lea Gul's journey: Muslim upbringing in Turkey to Jewish life in Jerusalem
Mother of four and convert to Judaism, Lea Gul, overcame many obstacles to get where she is today.
Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau calls for slain Palestinian convert to be buried in Jewish grave
David Ben-Avraham (born Saamach Zeitoun) underwent a non-rabbinate conversion in Bnei Brak in 2019 and was mistakenly killed by IDF troops in March.
