conversion

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.

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."

Elazar Georgiev was born into a well-off Bulgarian family and found himself on a spiritual journey that led him from the path of becoming a pastor to embracing Judaism.

Rabbi Aaron Waldman, originally called Chai in Chinese, immigrated to Israel and converted to Judaism. Currently living an ultra-Orthodox lifestyle, he aspires to establish a yeshiva for adults. How did he discover Judaism in communist China, and how does he handle his family's alienation over his transformative decision?

How a young philosophy student discovered Judaism, found spiritual truth, and rebuilt his life as an Orthodox Jew in Israel

Meet Shahar Yitzchak Amnon from Rishon LeZion, whose chilling story seems almost unbelievable. Escaping from Khan Yunis through torture and peril, he ultimately finds solace in Judaism. 'The rabbi asked me why I want to be Jewish, and I told him I wish to be part of the chosen people'

Exploring why intelligence alone doesn’t guarantee truth, and how integrity leads to genuine faith and clarity

Lian Noam Moshe was born to a Muslim mother and a Christian father, but through remarkable personal providence, and with an unwavering will to find her path, she ultimately found her way to Judaism. Today, she admirably faces challenges, grateful for the great privilege of being part of the Jewish people and for her parents who support her chosen path.