Tag: Conversion

Bob Tufts, a former baseball player and devoted Jew, intertwined his love for baseball and Judaism throughout his life.
The author shares a personal journey of wearing a kippah as a gender nonconforming Jewish woman, describing the significance and challenges of this choice.
In a special episode honoring Shavuot and the story of Ruth, the Unorthodox podcast delves into various conversion narratives.
"Gleanings: Reflections on Ruth," edited by Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern, delves into perspectives on the Book of Ruth from various angles, contemplating the intersection of Jewish peoplehood and conversion.
The podcast "Menschwarmers" hosted by Gabe Pulver and Jamie Hirsh humorously debates controversial topics like slicing bagels St. Louis-style and the conversion of golfer Corey Pavin to Christianity.
David Ben Moshe, a black man who converted to Orthodox Judaism after a criminal past, is facing bureaucratic challenges in gaining Israeli citizenship despite being recognized as Jewish.
In episode 147 of Unorthodox, the producers takeover to discuss stories of faith.
Abraham Carmel, formerly known as Kenneth Charles Cox, made headlines in 1979 for being a Catholic priest who converted to Orthodox Judaism after a period of spiritual exploration through various religions.
The author reflects on a conversation with a Jewish friend who doubted their ability to fully integrate into Jewish culture through conversion due to their non-Jewish upbringing.
Muriel Spark, a celebrated author, and icon, known for works like The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, explored human motivation with depth and humor.
In this personal reflection, the author shares their experience of welcoming their fiancé Ian into Judaism as he embarks on the conversion process.
In "The Origins of Jewish Universalism: What it is, and Why it Matters," Malka Simkovich explores how Jewish universalist ideas were prevalent in the late Second Temple period, challenging the perception of Judaism as solely particularistic.
Rabbi Elli Fischer's article challenges the authority of the Israeli Chief Rabbinate and its restrictive practices, highlighting personal experiences where halakhic restrictions clashed with modern interpretations.
The author recounts her journey of converting to Judaism and the pivotal role the ritual bath, mikveh, played in her conversion process despite initial reservations.
Yemen, known today as a haven for al-Qaida, was once ruled by Jewish kings of the Himyarite dynasty for over 150 years, profoundly impacting Arabian history.
The author reflects on their late mother's attributes and their journey into Judaism.
"Daniels Stein, Interpreter" by Ludmila Ulitskaya is a novel based on the life of Daniel Rufeisen, a Jewish man who converted to Catholicism and founded a Jewish Christian church.
"Leap of Faith" is a documentary exploring the journeys of individuals and families converting to Orthodox Judaism, highlighting the sacrifices and challenges they face in embracing a new religious life.
The Jewish Free School (JFS) case in London revolved around a boy, M, whose Jewishness was questioned due to his mother's non-Orthodox conversion.
A group of nearly 9,000 Bnei Menashe from northeastern India, believing themselves to be descendants of the Israelite tribe of Menashe, is making aliyah to Israel.
A person recounts their first experience of Simchat Torah before officially converting to Judaism.
Before converting to Judaism, the author found resonance with Jewish texts through a Christian children's Bible.
Elizabeth Taylor's death prompts reflections on her remarkable life, marked by tumultuous relationships, health challenges, and enduring glamour.
Schmitt's study delves into the Opusculum de conversione sua, a 12th-century text purportedly written by a converted Jew named Herman.
Shoshana Zakar, a convert to Judaism, discovered through an online Jewish discussion group that her initial conversion wasn't recognized.