Category Archives: Conversion

What’s In A Name For A Jew?

Chavy Jo writes: My given name is plain. Absolutely generic. I’m okay saying it here in the blogosphere because it is that plain: Amanda Edwards. Even my middle name is plain. I didn’t get through my senior year of high … Continue reading

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Do Converts To Judaism Get It?

From my live cam chat: Frank: sometimes i think the community needs someone like u Frank: other times u pick on people that dont deserve picking onYourMoralLeader: i only pick on people who choose to be public figures Frank: i … Continue reading

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Let’s Compare The Los Angeles Beit Din With The RCC’s Conversion To Orthodox Judaism

The RCC conversion is universally accepted throughout the Jewish world, including Israel. Nobody will question your Jewish bonafides once you achieve it. The Los Angeles Beit Din is an easier route even though they reject nine out of ten applicants. … Continue reading

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The Orthodox Conversion To Judaism

Rabbi Steven Pruzansky writes: There is a sign hanging in my office that should be standard in the office of every rabbi, communal leader, worker for Klal Yisrael or activist of any sort. It reads: “For every action there is … Continue reading

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I Have A Serious Torah Question About A Cross Tattoo

A friend of mine is converting to Orthodox Judaism. She has one tattoo — that of a cross on her lower back. My friend has no money. Removing the tattoo would take many sessions, many months, and many dollars she … Continue reading

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