Category Archives: Conversion

Denied A Divorce

Yair Sheleg writes for Haaretz: The issue of conversion is ostensibly no longer in the headlines, but it still figures prominently on religious Zionism’s agenda. The proposal to establish religious courts to serve as an alternative to those of the … Continue reading

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A Featured Convert Turns Cantor

From The Jewish Standard of New Jersey: Not only did the new chazzan at Temple Israel & Jewish Community Center in Ridgewood move here in July from Albuquerque, New Mexico, but the former Caitlin O’Sullivan —whose conversion service was featured … Continue reading

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Can A Convert’s Conversion Be Annulled Retroactively?

Rabbi Yosef Carmel speaking on Shabbos @ Yavneh.

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The Journey To Judaism

From St. Louis: Ask Rabbi Ari Send your questions to Rabbi Ari Vernon. Click here to fill out an anonymous form. The Journey Back to Judaism Dear Rabbi Ari, My mother is Jewish yet is non-practicing.   So, I have very little … Continue reading

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Conversion & Controversy In Israel

Two Conservative Jews in Israel write for the Jerusalem Post: Over 1,000 people took part in a support rally for Rabbi Haim Druckman early last month. It was the first, and certainly the largest, religious Zionist rally for an issue … Continue reading

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