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Conversion to Judaism

 WILLIAM (second right) at his ‘huppah,’ with his wife at their wedding.

Christian monk, Jewish convert, Israeli: One man's journey to Judaism

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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

 AMOS AND RIVKA Minster smile upon receiving their official Israeli ID cards.

Fighting for their identity: Amos and Rivka Minster on their Journey to Judaism and Israel

 Ari Kingsman, left, and Joshua Phillips both converted to Judaism while incarcerated.

Rabbi helps two incarcerated men convert to Judaism

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

 OHEV GER holds a meeting with directors and converts of the Nativ conversion programs.

Converts need our support: Let's not forget them

 performing in Daglanut for Israel independence Day.

After undergoing Orthodox conversion, Noa Arazi is helping others do the same

 Artist Lea Gul

Artist Lea Gul's journey: Muslim upbringing in Turkey to Jewish life in Jerusalem

 Israel's Chief Rabbi David Lau is seen at the establishment of the Latin American Rabbinical Organization, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on August 2, 2023.

Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau calls for slain Palestinian convert to be buried in Jewish grave

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Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

 President of the Supreme Court of Israel Esther Hayut and all fifteen justices assemble to hear petitions against the reasonableness standard law in the High Court in Jerusalem, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

Israeli public ready for relaxation of conversion laws

 President of the Supreme Court of Israel Esther Hayut and all fifteen justices assemble to hear petitions against the reasonableness standard law in the High Court in Jerusalem, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

Israel's High Court recognizes non-orthodox conversions for citizenship

 Dor Shachar escaped life in Gaza, and is now living in Rishon LeZion.

Gazan who escaped to Israel, converted to Judaism shares his story

By OMRI GALPERIN/MAARIV
 INTERIOR MINISTER Moshe Arbel arrives for a cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem.

Would Ruth, a convert, be good enough for Israeli citizenship? - opinion

 FOR MANY converts, the original impetus was not actually a Jewish partner. Pictured: Huppa in Cape Town, 1979.

Shavuot: 7 things converts can teach us about Judaism

By RAPHAEL SHUCHAT
 THE AGPOV family with ITIM head Rabbi Seth Farber (L) after receiving Israeli citizenship at the Netanya Interior Ministry offices.

Ukrainians trying to convert to Judaism in Israel face Kafkaesque trials

 Yael Schoultz founded a group called L'Chaim, which counsels and supports sex workers.

Condoms and tikkun olam: An Orthodox woman strives to aid sex workers in Prague

By DINAH SPRITZER/JTA