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Tag: Orthodox Conversion

0 Communities Israel

7 members of India’s Bnei Menashe community reportedly killed in rocket attack near synagogue

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 2 Jan

Seven members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community in India were killed in a rocket attack near a synagogue in the state of Manipur.

0 Jewish Law Culture

The Conversion Episode, 2022: Ep 319

Unorthodox · 26 May 2022

This episode of Unorthodox explores personal stories of conversion to Judaism, highlighting the emotional and spiritual journeys of those who choose to join the Jewish community.

0 Communities Politics

David Ben Moshe: The Black ex-con revealing Israel's systemic racism

Rivkush · 18 Oct 2021

David Ben Moshe, a Black ex-con, found Judaism while in prison and later converted to Orthodox Judaism.

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Saying Goodbye to Seafood

Nina Lichtenstein in Tablet · 16 Jun 2020

The author reflects on their experience of giving up seafood after undergoing an Orthodox conversion to Judaism.

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The Conversion Episode, 2020: Ep. 230

Unorthodox · 28 May 2020

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss the significance of the Jewish holiday Shavuot, which celebrates those who convert to Judaism.

0 Communities Jewish Law

Up Close With Rebbetzin Abby Lerner

Yehudit Garmaise in Jewish Action · 31 Aug 2018

Rebbetzin Abby Lerner, the national director of conversion services for GPS, discusses her role in supporting conversion candidates and preventing abuse in the Orthodox conversion process.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Fracturing the Jewish Mom Stereotype

Forward · 22 Nov 2013

In a discussion on Jewish motherhood stereotypes, Naomi Zeveloff explores the complexity and diversity of Jewish mothers through various personal stories.

0 Culture

Giving Up Christmas as a Convert to Judaism

Annette Gendler in Tablet · 19 Dec 2012

The author, a convert to Judaism, reflects on giving up Christmas and embracing Hanukkah instead.