Conversion to Judaism

Under Your Wings: A gathering to celebrate, support Israel's converts to Judaism

The evening offered a rare chance for converts to come together, share their stories, and celebrate the blessings of their journeys.

Converts share their stories in a discussion circle at the Under Your Wings event.
ANGELA BUCHDAHL in 2013. She was ordained as a cantor in 1999 at the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion before going on to become a rabbi.

'Yes! I am Jewish’: How a Jewish Korean princess was ordained as a rabbi - review

HOMES ARE severely damaged after the Hamas October 7 massacre in Kibbutz Kfar Aza. ‘Since October 7, many of my friends and colleagues here in Israel have wrestled deeply with their Jewish identity,’ says Orah.

When did Israel become so stringent with Jewish converts? - opinion

 READING FROM the Torah in synagogue: Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Ten Commandments. These commandments, like the Torah, offer stories, insights, values and actions as ways in to God

Shavuot's special significance: Recognizing those who converted to Judaism


Flaw of Return: Why Israel should stop offering automatic citizenship

MIDDLE ISRAEL: The Law of Return has lost its historic rationale and should now be replaced with a naturalization process much like the rest of the world’s nations.

A VARIETY of kippot are displayed for sale at a stall in Jerusalem’s Mahaneh Yehuda market.

As Orthodox rabbis, we support the court's conversion ruling - opinion

The Supreme Court decision has the potential to bring us closer, allowing Jews from all streams to feel part of the destiny of Am Yisrael.

High Court of Justice May 3, 2020

Letters to the Editor March 3, 2021: Preaching to the converted

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

Letters

Jewish NGOs celebrate 'long overdue' Israeli conversion decision

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, said the decision "reflects the diversity and vibrancy of Jewish life in Israel and around the world.”

A screen capture of the live stream feed from a hearing at the High Court of Justice

Court rules: Recognize Reform, Conservative conversions done in Israel for citizenship

High Court historic decision enrages the Chief Rabbinate and Orthodox political parties.

SUPREME COURT justices arrive for a session at the Supreme Court earlier this week.

Rabbi Stephen Lerner, 80, brought over 1,800 students to practice Judaism

Lerner grew up in the Grand Concourse neighborhood of the Bronx and attended Columbia College starting at age 16.

ULTRA-ORTHODOX men – one masked, one not – are seen in the haredi enclave of Borough Park in Brooklyn, New York, on October 6.

After converting to Judaism, I was surrounded by neo-Nazis - Opinion

I had been in Sundhöllen multiple times, but in a hot tub on one particular evening, I kept hearing the terms “white supremacist” and “neo-Nazi”.

A STAR of David on a synagogue.

Amar’e Stoudemire shares his Jewish journey

Amar'e described his journey from young scholar to aspiring ‘prophet’ of Judaism

Former NBA player Amar'e Stoudemire smiles during a basketball workshop for youth entitled "Amar'e Stoudemire 2016 Basketball Peace Camp", August 8, 2016.

How Bible study in a Catholic monastery led one New Yorker to make aliyah

"As someone who takes the Bible literally, I couldn’t not become a Jew."

Robert Aiello with his wife, Leslie

I converted through Reform Judaism. Stop telling me I’m not a Jew.

After years of studying, learning and teaching, I finally achieved the goal I’d had from the age of 16.

Jessy Kuehne