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Tag Archives: conversion status
What Converts Can Teach Us About Judaism
Oy, if only some lofty journalist would write such sentiments about me! Adam Dickter writes in The Jewish Week: But what struck me most was one line from Yoseph himself that he posted on his website bio, that he chose … Continue reading
Posted in Conversion, Orthodoxy
Tagged conversion status, difficult childhood, jewish teachings, orthodox jews, orthodox judaism, relationship with god
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Finding An Orthodox Wife
A young man converting to Judaism tells me: “The problem I have is that most orthodox women (90% +???) won’t recognize a ger (a convert to Judaism) unless he has an RCA-approved conversion.” I don’t think that’s true. Unless you … Continue reading
Posted in Conversion, Marriage, Orthodoxy, R. David Rue, R. Michael Melchior
Tagged conversion status, conversion to judaism, converting to judaism, orthodox conversion, orthodox women, rabbi michael
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‘A Sincere Question’
Rabbi Yehuda (YY) Rubinstein emails me June 5: Dear Mr Ford, I honestly want to pose you a question if I may. I watched the video of you sitting in the car the other day [LF: this video or this?] … Continue reading
Posted in Conversion, Personal, R. YY Rubinstein, Rabbis
Tagged conversion status, dear mr, honest question, jewish law, rabbi yehuda, rubinstein, sensitive nature
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