Category Archives: Orthodoxy

How Many People Convert To Orthodox Judaism Each Year In The USA?

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Luke Ford

I believe that conversions through Sephardic rabbis Gavriel Cohen and Samuel Ohana often run to $5,000, and through other Batei Din (Jewish law courts) about $2,000 all told. JewishHomeLA.com: Rav Gavriel Cohen, who heads a beis din near Hancock Park, … Continue reading →

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Adventures In Orthodox Judaism

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Luke Ford

I brought a secular Jewish friend to an Orthodox shul years ago. The rabbi asked my friend why he came. My friend said my name. The rabbi couldn’t hide his dismay. Mike Wallin: “I brought a friend from work to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Converts From An FFB (Frum From Birth)

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Luke Ford

An Orthodox Jew from birth tells me: Observation. Do you feel converts have high self esteem or are outspoken? Surely, not too shy. There are definitely a lot of common character traits or similar issues with converts. Like, coming from … Continue reading →

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No Regrets

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Luke Ford

I’ve had no regret about converting to Orthodox Judaism, even as I have grown to understand the depth of my brokenness that led to the drama I created (in myself and around me) as I undertook all sorts of contradictory … Continue reading →

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Orthodox Jews For Trump

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Luke Ford

REPORT: Donald Trump is not only the Republican frontrunner by a large margin, but his dominance and unscripted talk has also earned him some fans in the Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn. A recent Siena poll showed that Jewish voters … Continue reading →

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