Conversion
Facing exile and persecution, an Iranian dissident crossed from devout Muslim to student of Judaism
IRANIAN AFFAIRS: Iranian refugee Behnam Vali Heydarian recounts persecution, attacks, pro-Israel activism, and fears of deportation to Iran after his journey from Islam to Christianity and Judaism.
European Parliament demands Pakistan free 13-year-old Christian girl in forced marriage, conversion
Latin American Jewish converts caught between communal bans and Israel’s Law of Return
From forced conversion to genocide: How Yazidis carry centuries of persecution into exile
A conversion, a surfboard, and a pilgrimage to Nazareth
Although I’ve been surfing for most of my life, I’ve never done much surf travel. Seizing this opportunity, I extended my trip. My plan was to have three days of vacation and one day of work.
Chief Rabbi Lau threatens to stop approving conversions if reform passes
Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman threatened to remove the chief rabbi if he stopped approving conversions.
Jewish conversion debate ignores actual converts - opinion
With all the disputes about the conversion process, we have not paid enough attention to the people.
Mahanayim rosh yeshiva expresses support for Kahana's conversion reform
The rosh yeshiva of Mahanayim expressed support for Matan Kahana's plan to reform the conversion system in Israel.
New organization formed to give support to Jewish converts
Ohev Ger will seek to give a framework of support to converts who can feel isolated after their conversion and educate communities as to how best to assist those who have converted.
Religious parties form joint campaign to fight government
Shas and United Torah Judaism will not be joining a right-wing rally planned for Tuesday in Tel Aviv by Likud and the Religious Zionist Party.
Gov't optimistically embracing conversion reform - opinion
There is good reason to believe that should the new legislation pass, immigrants who are seeking conversion will have a new avenue that is transparent, straightforward and simple to convert.
Proposed conversion reforms a 'spiritual disaster' - Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi
The proposed reforms would allow municipal chief rabbis to do conversions, making it easier for people of Jewish descent who are not Jewish.
Tensions mount in coalition over conversion legislation
The issue is important to Yisrael Beytenu and Yesh Atid, and MKs from those parties will now advance private members' bills next week.
HBO spotlights Amar’e Stoudemire’s journey from NBA to Orthodox Judaism
Former NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire discussed his relationship with Judaism on HBO’s “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” on Tuesday.
