Tag: Conversion

A teenager from Puerto Rico explores Judaism, eventually converting and becoming a Rebbe in Scranton, sharing his wild journey of faith.
A woman named Cecile, now known as Sara, discovered her connection to Judaism while facing anti-Semitism during her time at Columbia University.
A Japanese man from a family of Samurai shares his journey of becoming an Orthodox Jew and draws surprising parallels between the two cultures.
Various rabbis provide perspectives on whether one can be disqualified from being Jewish.
A couple embarks on starting to observe Shabbat with their young children, borrowing supplies and delving into the rituals despite some uncertainties.
This episode of "Unorthodox" features various segments, including an interview with IDF soldier Shavit Romero about his journey to Judaism, a spotlight on Caroline D'Amore's support for Israel following a traumatic event, and mixologist Pam Wiznitzer sharing Passover cocktail recipes.
The author, a convert to Judaism, reflects on creating new culinary traditions as a way to connect with their Jewish identity.
Attending a Jewish funeral and sitting shiva for a friend's mother led the author to reevaluate her relationship with religion, ultimately inspiring her decision to convert to Judaism.
The Israeli military is investigating after reservist soldiers shot and killed David Ben Avraham, a Palestinian who converted to Judaism to honor his grandfather for rescuing Jews during the 1929 Hebron riots.
The author of the text reflects on their decision to adopt the name Hadassah instead of Esther in honor of Queen Esther's hidden self and feminist values.
The article discusses common questions that Jews of color often encounter, such as assumptions about adoption, ethnicity, Hebrew language proficiency, conversion status, and familiarity with other Jews of color.
A parent reflects on their journey to convert to Judaism as they realize the need for early intervention for their child.
Despite the rise in antisemitism and the Israeli-Hamas war, there is a growing number of individuals converting to Judaism.
In the film "Stay With Us," comedian Gad Elmaleh, often referred to as the French Jerry Seinfeld, explores his real-life interest in Catholicism and its impact on his Jewish family.
This article discusses the increasing number of people converting to Judaism in Oklahoma, particularly in the Jewish community of Temple Bnai Israel in Oklahoma City.
A 2021 Pew study highlighted the decline of religiosity within American Jewry, particularly among young adults who view their Judaism as purely ethnic or cultural.
Javier Milei, the newly elected president of Argentina, is known for his right-wing views and provocative policies.
Chaya Lev, a Black Jew in Israel, shares her experiences living in Israel post-October 7, detailing the impact of surviving breast cancer and making aliyah in 2016.
The Phoenix Suns have announced that they will retire Amare Stoudemire's number, No. 32, alongside his former teammate Shawn Marion's, during the upcoming NBA season.
Bobbi Goddard, a Canadian-born individual who converted to Judaism and taught herself Hebrew while in Israel, found herself in Mexico during the pandemic and extended her stay to pursue her dream of becoming a country music singer.
In this podcast episode hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner, the story of Edgardo Mortara is explored.
This article tells the personal story of the author's connection to her Italian-Jewish heritage through the family bakery and a specific pizza recipe.
Ruth, a Moabite former princess, converted and joined the Jewish people, ultimately becoming the ancestor of King David.
In this episode, the hosts of the Unorthodox podcast discuss different aspects of Jewish journeys and experiences.
In a recent episode of "Menschwarmers," the focus is on Domantas Sabonis, the 26-year-old All-Star center for the Sacramento Kings, who is converting to Judaism to share his wife's faith.