Conversion
Egyptian prosecutors seek ‘maximum penalty’ for Christian convert for contempt of Islam
Abdelrazek, who converted from Islam, was arrested in July 2025 and has been detained by Egyptian authorities since then on undisclosed charges.
Switzerland rejects asylum application from Iranian refugee pursuing Judaism
Facing exile and persecution, an Iranian dissident crossed from devout Muslim to student of Judaism
European Parliament demands Pakistan free 13-year-old Christian girl in forced marriage, conversion
Uncovering Christian missionary efforts: What's the price of support during war?
While some come with the best intentions, other organizations seem to be taking advantage of the war situation to spread the gospel in Israel.
Israel's High Court recognizes non-orthodox conversions for citizenship
Supreme Court President Esther Hayut said there was "no clear reason" to deny converted Jews the rights afforded by the Law of Return
Israelis killed on October 7 denied Jewish burials due to halachic status
The incidents came to light on Monday during a Knesset discussion about expediting the conversion process for those currently serving in the IDF.
Accused antisemite Kat Von D renounces witchcraft, converts to Christianity
The famous tattoo artist shared a video of her baptism on Instagram.
Phoenix Suns will retire Amar'e Stoudemire's number
The Suns announced Wednesday that Stoudemire, along with his teammate Shawn Marion, would be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor during the 2023-2024 NBA season.
Converting to Judaism: Is it good for the Jews? - opinion
The current hurdles to entry at many Orthodox beit dins are almost impossible for the individuals who wish to join our ranks, and the process leaves a lot to be desired.
Sicily’s Jews have their first rabbi in 500 years, but aren't accepted
In an ongoing point of frustration, the formal organization representing Italian Jewry (UCEI), does not recognize them as Jews.
'Being a Nation State': Evolution of Israel's Jewish, democratic balance - review
Tensions have moved along two interrelated axes in Israeli society: between Jewishness as a national identity and democracy; and Judaism as a religion and democracy.
Shavuot: 7 things converts can teach us about Judaism
Just as our sages learned about Jewish affirmations from Ruth, so I have found through my work with converts that we can learn much about Judaism from them.
Ukrainians trying to convert to Judaism in Israel face Kafkaesque trials
Yael and Aaron Agpov from Ukraine had tried to convert to Judaism in 2022, but then the war broke out. This, plus Israel's Kafkaesque bureaucracy, thrust them into uncertainty.
