conversion

Exploring how the Torah defines the righteous convert, the resident alien, and the limits of conditional conversion

Lutz dreamed of a mysterious word—KABALA—and upon waking, his search led him on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately changing his life forever.

After Suzy's home was bombed in the Blitz on London, she fled with her parents to the countryside, where she discovered her passion for art. What led her to the dramatic transformation of her life, when she converted to Judaism and moved to Israel?

Guided by a deep sense of divine presence since childhood, Zipporah Hodaya Antonietti found her path home to Judaism—later in life, but with a full and joyful heart.

How a former pastor discovered the truth of Judaism, underwent full halachic conversion, and now fights missionary activity to protect the Jewish people

How the Law of Return evolved, why it is under renewed debate, and what its consequences mean for Israel’s future

A one-in-a-billion coincidence: "What are the chances the doctor would find a lump exactly where I made one up? I was paralyzed with fear. How did this happen? It doesn't make any sense; it's a one-in-a-billion coincidence."

It started with a Shabbat gathering in a small room of an absorption center and became a real community composed entirely of converts from South America. What brought them here? How do they cope in Israel? And at what ages did an especially elderly pair of converts get married?

How a Roman prince became a devout Jew, reshaped Jewish learning, and left behind an important translation still studied today

A touching story of a convert who felt lost in Torah study and the rabbi who helped him find the path forward

Ten Essential Facts That Clarify the Process, Purpose, and Power of Halachic Conversion

How a Peruvian woman discovered truth, embraced Jewish life, and built a Torah home with faith, courage, and divine providence

A Hasidic couple wrongly imprisoned in America inspires a prison guard to discover Judaism and begin a life of Torah and faith.

Born in Sudan and taught that Jews were evil, Yisrael Salah sought refuge in Israel where he discovered the truth about Jews. Despite numerous challenges, he pursued conversion with determination, aided by the guidance of Baba Sali.

Her brave faith, daring kindness, and complete transformation earned her a place among Israel’s greatest souls

On the eve of Shavuot, we had a conversation with two righteous converts, Rabbi Gilad Kinan and Rabbi Natan Gamadze. Both have complex life stories about forging a new path full of challenges, yet both share one insight: "Love the convert." A journey among nations, states, people, and emotions.

A man searching for truth found Judaism—and discovered his father had unknowingly earned unexpected merit.

Naftali Ben Yehuda fled Kuwait to join the Jewish people. In a captivating interview, he talks about his conversion process that was halted, life in Britain during the COVID-19 pandemic, the threats he receives, and the anti-Semitic incidents he encounters in London. Plus: his message to Avigdor Lieberman.

At the age of 60, Hannah Helen traveled from England to Jerusalem to deepen her Jewish studies and faith, ultimately becoming a kosher Jew. "I felt it was my life's mission," she says with excitement.

Emanuel Mamita from the Philippines came to Israel for work, but he soon discovered Judaism and became interested. After years of being exposed to the Jewish world, he decided to convert. "I believe the Torah was given to me too, we all have one God."