Conversion to Judaism
Former Moscow rabbi says he rebuffed proposal to convert Russians discussed in Epstein recording
The proposal sought to bring converted Russians to Israel as a demographic strategy aimed at preserving Israel's Jewish majority.
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
Under Your Wings: A gathering to celebrate, support Israel's converts to Judaism
The Lost Tribes of Israel: Who are their descendants today?
There is a group of people looking to uncover the truth behind the lost tribes in order to determine where they went and to integrate them back into the Jewish people.
Mainstream religious Zionist rabbi appointed head of Conversion Authority
A new head of the Conversion Authority has been appointed by the Prime Minister's Office.
Family seeks recognition for ancestor forcibly recruited to Ottoman army, died in service
The Turkish army forced Moshe Efroni, one of the pioneers of the first aliyah, to enlist during the First World War, else he be deported with his family back to Russia.
Changes to the Law of Return won't affect majority of US Jews - exclusive
99% of US olim are Jewish or are first-degree relatives of Jews. In contrast, about 70% of former USSR olim aren't considered Jewish.
Netanyahu had no reason to give in to Maoz's demands - editorial
Netanyahu did not have to compromise his own beliefs and cave in to each of Maoz’s demands – in fact, he could have formed a stable coalition without him.
An Evangelical’s journey to Judaism, Israel – and love of soccer
Frankie McLean, who for decades has been known as Sarit Edri, recently shared her incredible and impressive journey to Judaism and Israel. Now she's returned to soccer.
The Zionist essence: Not political, not religious, just a path home
Zionism is a path toward home. Zionism has no political adherence. It is neither a calling for expansion nor a religious movement.
Israel must be open home to all Jews, Lapid tells American Jewish leaders
Lapid on Wednesday afternoon met with representatives of 50 Jewish organizations from all denominations at the office of the United Jewish Appeal in New York.
Who is a Jew? 70% of Jewish Israelis say patrilineal descent doesn't count
The poll is the IDI's biennial statistical report and serves as an in-depth look at the balance between religion and state that is so central to Israel and Israeli society.
Are too many Germans converting to Judaism? - analysis
In a DW column titled “Why the increasing number of converts is a problem for Judaism,” Avitall Gerstetter charged that too many people in Germany convert for the wrong reasons.
