Conversion
Argentina's Sephardi chief rabbi reaffirms 100-year-old ruling on conversions, sparks controversy
A controversial ruling in Argentina reaffirms a 100-year-old conversion ban, fueling tensions between Orthodox and non-Orthodox movements.
Maduro has claimed Jewish ancestry, here is what is known - explainer
Recognized by the rabbinate, Orthodox converts trapped in legal limbo over Israeli citizenship
When is it enough?
African Hebrew Israelites fight to stay in Israel
In 1973 the Israeli government ruled they did not qualify for automatic citizenship as they could not prove Jewish descent and had not undergone Orthodox conversion.
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.
Learning Hebrew before converting to Judaism
If you are planning to convert, it is advisable to learn at least a little Hebrew.
My converts to Judaism should feel Jewish - opinion
Judaism was never static in its self-understanding of the nature of God or God’s relationship to the Jewish people.
Letters to the Editor May 2, 2021: Monstrous Meron misfortune
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
It is time to reject Orthodox conversions to Judaism
In Jewish history, there have often been fanatics who tried to hijack the religion and exclude others. Up to now, they have failed.
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?
Rabbinate reneges on recognition of foreign rabbinical courts - exclusive
After publishing a list in 2018 of Orthodox rabbinical courts in the Diaspora recognized for performing conversions and divorce, the Chief Rabbinate will again scrutinize all such processes.
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
Ashira's song and the issue of IDF converts to Judaism
“It’s only words, and words are all I have to take your heart away.” – The Bee Gees, 1967
