Conversion
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
Argentina's Sephardi chief rabbi reaffirms 100-year-old ruling on conversions, sparks controversy
Maduro has claimed Jewish ancestry, here is what is known - explainer
Israel owes David Ben Avraham a Jewish burial - editorial
Despite his conversion not being recognized, this man persevered through so much grief in his life and deserves the chance to be buried next to people of his chosen faith.
Rabbis call for convert killed by IDF to be buried in a Jewish cemetery
The 63-year-old victim, whom the soldiers suspected of being a security risk, was known as David Ben Avraham by Jews who knew him, but was born Saamach Zeitoun.
IDF probes soldiers for mistakenly killing Palestinian convert to Judaism
The shooting incident on Thursday morning raised several questions, as the man who was shot, a Jewish convert, did not show indications of an attack.
Conversion crisis: Israeli gov't circumcision tender delay leaves 100 in 'torture'
Only seven medical circumcisions had been performed since April 2023, according to data presented to the Knesset.
Israeli public ready for relaxation of conversion laws - poll
The much-politicized issue of Jewish conversions has seen Israel’s left and right-wing debate the merits of halachic conversion and what should be considered a legitimate conversion for decades.
Thousands of Gazans will become Christian, Palestinian Evangelical predicts
"I was thinking that once again, our leaders sold us to the Jews," he continued. "That was when I decided to go and fight for our land, which I believe was ours."
Uncovering Christian missionary efforts: What's the price of support during war?
While some come with the best intentions, other organizations seem to be taking advantage of the war situation to spread the gospel in Israel.
Israel's High Court recognizes non-orthodox conversions for citizenship
Supreme Court President Esther Hayut said there was "no clear reason" to deny converted Jews the rights afforded by the Law of Return
Israelis killed on October 7 denied Jewish burials due to halachic status
The incidents came to light on Monday during a Knesset discussion about expediting the conversion process for those currently serving in the IDF.
Accused antisemite Kat Von D renounces witchcraft, converts to Christianity
The famous tattoo artist shared a video of her baptism on Instagram.
