While some come with the best intentions, other organizations seem to be taking advantage of the war situation to spread the gospel in Israel.
Supreme Court President Esther Hayut said there was "no clear reason" to deny converted Jews the rights afforded by the Law of Return
The incidents came to light on Monday during a Knesset discussion about expediting the conversion process for those currently serving in the IDF.
The famous tattoo artist shared a video of her baptism on Instagram.
The Suns announced Wednesday that Stoudemire, along with his teammate Shawn Marion, would be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor during the 2023-2024 NBA season.
The current hurdles to entry at many Orthodox beit dins are almost impossible for the individuals who wish to join our ranks, and the process leaves a lot to be desired.
In an ongoing point of frustration, the formal organization representing Italian Jewry (UCEI), does not recognize them as Jews.
Tensions have moved along two interrelated axes in Israeli society: between Jewishness as a national identity and democracy; and Judaism as a religion and democracy.
Just as our sages learned about Jewish affirmations from Ruth, so I have found through my work with converts that we can learn much about Judaism from them.
Yael and Aaron Agpov from Ukraine had tried to convert to Judaism in 2022, but then the war broke out. This, plus Israel's Kafkaesque bureaucracy, thrust them into uncertainty.