Category Archives: Conversion

Yosef K: My Conversion with Rabbi Gavriel Cohen 2007-2008

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Luke Ford

Yosef K. writes: I grew up in a Muslim family from Iran. Half of my life I lived in Kuwait, and the other half I was in the US. Even though my father comes from a very religious Muslim family, … Continue reading →

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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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Converting To Judaism, Former Porn Star Jenna Jameson Advocate For Israel

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Luke Ford

From YNETNews.com: Israel is receiving support and encouragement from an unexpected source these days following the ongoing wave of terror across the country: Former adult film star Jenna Jameson has become an ardent supporter of the Jewish state and is … Continue reading →

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Former Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yonah Metzger Charged With Taking Bribes

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Luke Ford

Rabbi Gavriel Cohen of Los Angeles is also charged with taking bribes. Rabbi Cohen told me today via email that these charges are “unfounded.” Reactions in the Los Angeles Orthodox community seem evenly divided between those who are surprised by … Continue reading →

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Oy Vey, Y-Love is Gay

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Luke Ford

From Heeb magazine, May 2012: It’s been a busy month in gay news: Obama and Biden support marriage equality, John Travolta supports happy endings, Bravo’s Andy Cohen is finally looking for a boyfriend, and now (sit down girls), Y-Love, the … Continue reading →

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