Conversion
'I never had a bar mitzvah,' lone soldiers from Ethiopia to celebrate at the Western Wall
The ceremony is expected to bring together soldiers and soldiers without immediate family in Israel, many of whom immigrated alone and joined the Israel Defense Forces.
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
Argentina's Sephardi chief rabbi reaffirms 100-year-old ruling on conversions, sparks controversy
Accused antisemite Kat Von D renounces witchcraft, converts to Christianity
The famous tattoo artist shared a video of her baptism on Instagram.
Phoenix Suns will retire Amar'e Stoudemire's number
The Suns announced Wednesday that Stoudemire, along with his teammate Shawn Marion, would be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor during the 2023-2024 NBA season.
Converting to Judaism: Is it good for the Jews? - opinion
The current hurdles to entry at many Orthodox beit dins are almost impossible for the individuals who wish to join our ranks, and the process leaves a lot to be desired.
Sicily’s Jews have their first rabbi in 500 years, but aren't accepted
In an ongoing point of frustration, the formal organization representing Italian Jewry (UCEI), does not recognize them as Jews.
'Being a Nation State': Evolution of Israel's Jewish, democratic balance - review
Tensions have moved along two interrelated axes in Israeli society: between Jewishness as a national identity and democracy; and Judaism as a religion and democracy.
Shavuot: 7 things converts can teach us about Judaism
Just as our sages learned about Jewish affirmations from Ruth, so I have found through my work with converts that we can learn much about Judaism from them.
Ukrainians trying to convert to Judaism in Israel face Kafkaesque trials
Yael and Aaron Agpov from Ukraine had tried to convert to Judaism in 2022, but then the war broke out. This, plus Israel's Kafkaesque bureaucracy, thrust them into uncertainty.
Condoms and tikkun olam: An Orthodox woman strives to aid sex workers in Prague
L’Chaim is an organization dedicated to helping sex workers in the Czech Republic.
Editor's Notes: Love the convert
As Jews in Israel and around the world read the Book of Ruth during the holiday of Shavuot, it is worth asking how beloved converts truly are today.
Converting to Judaism in Israel is nearly impossible - ITIM report
The number applying for conversion in the last decade has been low but even among those who did apply, fewer than half were able to complete the process.
