Tag: Jewish Conversion

Aaron Abramson, a former Israeli army member and believer in Jesus as the Messiah, has been appointed as the CEO of Jews for Jesus, making him the first Israeli to lead the organization known for its Christian missionary efforts to convert Jews.
This podcast episode explores the story of Yosef Dhu Nuwas, a lesser-known Jewish monarch from 5th-century Yemen who converted to Judaism and became the ruler of the ancient kingdom of Himyar.
Jenni Asher, a talented violinist who converted to Judaism, is set to become the first ordained Black American woman cantor in the United States.
The video delves into the tragic story of a 17th-century Franciscan who converted to Judaism and faced severe consequences at the hands of the Inquisition.
Influencer and model Sofia Richie has announced that she and her husband, music producer Elliot Grainge, are expecting their first baby.
Shachar Dor, a Gazan-born man who converted to Judaism and now lives in Israel, was not surprised by Hamas's deadly attack on October 7.
"The Curse," a TV series starring Emma Stone and co-created by Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie, explores themes of identity, privilege, and atonement.
Javier Gerardo Milei, an economist and political candidate in Argentina, has gained attention for his controversial views and proposed radical changes to the country's economy.
Vladimir Nabokov's views on religion and religious conversion are explored in his writing and personal background.
Nissim Black, a renowned rapper from Israel, has a captivating journey from his roots in gangster rap to Christianity and eventually to making aliyah and embracing Judaism.
Leslie Sussan, the daughter of Herbert Sussan, a filmmaker who documented the aftermath of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, is considered an honorary second-generation survivor of the bombings.
Rabbi Gilberto Ventura leads a unique Jewish community in Catania, Sicily, made up mainly of Bnei Anusim (descendants of Jews who were forced to hide their religious practice during the Spanish Inquisition).
Donato Manduzio, a man from an Italian village, embarked on a journey to revive what he believed to be a forgotten Jewish faith after reading the Bible.
This article features a conversation with 10 Jewish converts who represent diversity in various aspects of their identities.
Muhammad Ali's beloved cornerman and assistant trainer, Drew Bundini Brown, was Jewish.
The article discusses the Xueta community in Majorca, Spain, and their complex history.
This article discusses the controversy surrounding George Santos, a politician who lied about his Jewish heritage and claimed that his grandparents were Holocaust survivors.
Rabbi Nota Greenblatt, known for his extraordinary level of chesed and mastery of Torah knowledge, was a respected figure in the Jewish community.
Andrew Porwancher's book, "The Jewish World of Alexander Hamilton," argues that Alexander Hamilton had a Jewish identity that should be taken seriously.
The article discusses the need for the Jewish community to embrace and improve the conversion process in order to sustain vibrant Jewish communities.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss various political and social topics in Israel.
Tony Westbrook, also known as @frumjewishblackboy on TikTok, is using the platform to educate and raise awareness about Jews of color.
The author reflects on their experience of celebrating Jewish holidays, such as Purim, Pesach, Shavuot, and the High Holidays, under lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Bethany S. Mandel, a conservative journalist and cultural commentator, discusses her experiences with Jewish communal life and the challenges of constructing a Jewish identity outside of traditional institutions.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Bethany S. Mandel, a conservative journalist and cultural commentator, discusses her experiences with Jewish identity and the challenges of creating a Jewish home outside of the traditional Jewish community.