Israel's Top Court to Hear Test Case for Recognizing Emerging Jewish Communities
Conservative-Masorti movement petitions High Court so that a Ugandan convert to Judaism be allowed to remain in Israel under the Law of Return
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Jeff Tweedy Dishes on Jewish Conversion, the Next Wilco Album and Why He Loves His Rabbi
The Wilco frontman was not raised Jewish, but says he converted after a promise he made to his son
Opinion Does Racism Now Define Jewish Identity in Israel?
It's not clear that Israel is more racist these days. But when religious authorities reinforce a race-based Jewish identity, and Netanyahu legitimizes Kahane's heirs, we've got a different problem
Israeli Rabbinate Accused of Using DNA Testing to Prove Jewishness
'It is really terrifying thinking where this could lead,' advocate warns. 'Judaism is not about race and blood, as our worst enemies have claimed'
Jews of Uganda Are Torn Apart Over a Bitter Sibling Rivalry
Tales of corruption, sectarianism, and a family dispute are renting Uganda's Abayudaya Jewish Community
Israel Rejects Citizenship Bid of African-American Convert Married to Israeli Woman
David Ben Moshe was converted by an Orthodox rabbi in Baltimore in 2017, but his attempt to make aliyah to Israel has been rejected because he didn’t subsequently spend 9 months among local Jewish community in Maryland
These Two Girls Were Thrown Out of Israel When They Came to Visit Their Orthodox Convert Mom
Colombian sisters, ages 15 and 12, were detained for 8 hours at Ben-Gurion Airport before being deported in November. ‘This is not the way Jews should be treating Jews,’ fumes their stepfather
Recent Sephardic Converts Revive Jewish Life in Northern Brazil
Inspired by their new-found Sephardic Jewish roots, scores of newly converted Jews are erasing the taboo that kept their ancestors from proclaiming their faith
Another Nail in the Coffin for Conversion Reform in Israel as Top Court Set to Freeze Initiative
High Court approved Israeli government's request for a six-month delay to plan that would have stripped Chief Rabbinate of its power
'Ivanka's Rabbi' Makes the Cut: Israel Caves and Reveals Lists of Recognized Overseas Rabbis
Though names of rabbis who can perform marriages still kept under wraps, Rabbinate's list of those who can grant divorces and handle conversions made public – including rabbi who oversaw Ivanka's conversion
Israel's Chief Rabbinate 'Cements Monopoly Over Conversions' After Deal With European Orthodox Rabbis
Chief Rabbinate to stop sending Israeli rabbis to perform conversions in Europe. In return, European Orthodox rabbis won't recognize conversions performed in Israel in private courts that Rabbinate doesn't recognize
Confirmed: Israeli Chief Rabbinate Does Keep a Secret List of Approved Rabbis From Abroad
Despite repeated denials, Haaretz obtained an internal document confirming Israel's top religious institution maintains a list of approved rabbis whose certification of conversion and marriage makes the cut
Marilyn Monroe's Jewish Prayer Book Goes Up for Auction
Monroe converted to Judaism in 1956 prior to her marriage to Jewish-American writer Arthur Miller. The prayer book was previously put up for auction in 2017 and went unsold
There's a Crisis Between U.S. Jewry and Israel, Says Jewish-American Journalist Thomas Friedman
'You can't tell American Jews: We want you to come to Israel, but your form of Jewish-religious expression is unacceptable to us,' the Pulitzer prize-winning New York Times columnist tells Israeli weekly Makor Rishon
In First, Court Forces Israel to Recognize Jewish Conversion of Woman by Private Rabbinical Court
Ruling comes after Interior Ministry refused to register woman as Jewish because she converted via a rabbinical court that operates outside the framework of the state-sanctioned system, controlled by the Chief Rabbinate
From Dissident to Establishment As Sharansky Steps Down From Jewish Agency, a Look at His Legacy
His time at the Agency will probably be remembered more for what he didn’t accomplish than what he did, at the Western Wall and on Israel’s conversion policy
Supermodel Karlie Kloss Engaged to Joshua Kushner, Converts to Judaism
The runway darling is set to marry the brother of Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, but the pair doesn't seem to be fans of the president
Israeli religious-Zionist and ultra-Orthodox Rabbis Unite Against New Conversion Bill
At rare Jerusalem gathering, members of disparate streams agree on one thing: The Chief Rabbinate must not lose its monopoly over conversions
This Filipino Migrant Couple Came to Israel for Work, Fell in Love With Judaism and Converted
Conversion is a controversial issue within the deeply Catholic Filipino community. But the Lopez family hope that by converting they will safeguard the future of their children in Israel
Citing Racism, Israeli Lawmakers Slam Immigration Officials for Rejecting Ugandan Jews
'Do you have special criteria for black converts?' MK asks Interior Ministry at Knesset session on difficulties faced by Jewish converts wanting to move to Israel
Top Court Blocks Israel’s Move to Deport Ugandan Convert to Judaism
Interior Ministry given until end of July to explain why it won’t recognize the Abayudaya community from Uganda, even though the Jewish Agency has
Opinion Israel Is 'Blacklisting' U.S. Orthodox Rabbis to Defend Jewish Identity. We Should Back It
By defending standards of Orthodox Jewish conversion, Israel is ensuring it doesn't end up as divided and incoherent as the U.S. Jewish community
Conservative Movement to Petition Top Court After Israel Resolves Not to Recognize Ugandan Jews
‘The Interior Ministry has now proven itself to place political considerations above the law,’ says Rabbi Andy Sacks, following ministry’s decision not to recognize the 2,000-strong Abayudaya community
Conservative Movement Blasts Israel's 'Unlawful' Decision Not to Recognize Uganda Jews
Expressing 'shock' and 'outrage,' Conservative movement leader plans 'to use all means at our disposal to see that this is reversed'
Exclusive Israel Rules Not to Recognize Ugandan Jewish Community
Interior Ministry rejects immigration request from member of Abayudaya community, explaining that ‘this is a matter of principle regarding conversions in this community’
Israel’s New Rules: Orthodox Rabbis' Conversions Abroad May Not All Be Kosher
Only conversions conducted by select, established Orthodox bodies will be recognized, according to regulations being drafted by the Chief Rabbinate
Jewish Leaders Reject New Bill That Would Grant Orthodox Movement Control Over Conversions in Israel
Jewish Federations of North America says new draft is ‘not a compromise’ and must be revisited, while Reform movement head says bill would give ‘monopoly’ to Orthodox movement
Exclusive Orthodox-run Authority Would Get Total Control Over Conversions in Israel Under New Bill
Drafted at Netanyahu's request, new 'compromise' legislation would end private Orthodox conversions and deny immigrant benefits to Conservative and Reform Jews who convert in Israel
Amar'e Stoudemire, Former NBA Star, Is Converting to Judaism
Stoudemire says he is converting 'simply to get acclimated to the culture in Israel and also to apply for citizenship'
Israeli Ministry Sets Sights on Millions of 'Potential Jews' to Improve Country’s Image and Fight BDS
Diaspora Ministry recommends 'strategic plan' for communities with 'affinity' to Judaism or Israel, some of which can be converted ■ Plan calls for introducing Jewish and Israeli studies, launching public diplomacy projects and even finding a framework for them to make Aliyah