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Converts/Conversion

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are that of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the Union for Traditional Judaism, unless otherwise indicated.

“Conversion Crisis: Is the System Broken? (UTJ 2017 Conference – Full Video) VIDEOS

“Conversion Crisis: Is the System Broken? (UTJ 2017 Conference – Full Video)

by Rabbi David Novak and Recommended by UTJ
December 24, 2017

Categories: Converts/Conversion, Halakhah, Life Cycle, Modern Judaism, Relationships, UTJ Events
Balancing a Torah Taboo with Pragmatic Inclusion: How conversion and Connectedness Can Impact the Intermarriage Crisis – UTJ Shidduch Crisis & Intermarriage # 6/8 VIDEOS

Balancing a Torah Taboo with Pragmatic Inclusion: How conversion and Connectedness Can Impact the Intermarriage Crisis – UTJ Shidduch Crisis & Intermarriage # 6/8

by Rabbi Asher Lopatin
December 24, 2017

Categories: Converts/Conversion, Halakhah, Halakhah, Life Cycle, Modern Judaism, Relationships
ARTICLE (Reprinted from Kulanu website)

Mikveh Moments in Madagascar: Immersion and Conversion on the Other Side of the World

by Bonita Nathan Sussman
November 26, 2017

Categories: Articles, Converts/Conversion, Life Cycle, Modern Judaism, Women's Forum
RESPONSA

Checking Credentials

by Rabbi David Novak
November 24, 2017

Categories: Converts/Conversion, Denominations, Halakhah, Halakhah, Life Cycle, Modern Judaism, Tomeikh KaHalakhah
RESPONSA

The Qualifications of a Bet Din

by Rabbi Wayne Allen
November 24, 2017

Categories: Converts/Conversion, Halakhah, Halakhah, Life Cycle, Modern Judaism, Tomeikh KaHalakhah
RESPONSA

Converting the Children of a Non-Converted Mother

by Rabbi Gershon Bacon
November 21, 2017

Categories: Converts/Conversion, Halakhah, Halakhah, Life Cycle, Modern Judaism, Relationships, Tomeikh KaHalakhah
RESPONSA

The Adoption of Non-Jewish Children

by Rabbi David Novak
November 20, 2017

Categories: Converts/Conversion, Halakhah, Halakhah, Life Cycle, Modern Judaism, Relationships, Tomeikh KaHalakhah
ARTICLE

Custom, Usage, and the Orthodox Social Mindset

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
June 20, 2017

Categories: Articles, Converts/Conversion, Denominations, Halakhah, Modern Judaism, Philosophy, Torah/Talmud, Women's Forum
5/17/15 UTJ “Conversion Crisis”Conference: Rabbi Novak: “Reviving the Ger Toshav” VIDEOS

5/17/15 UTJ “Conversion Crisis”Conference: Rabbi Novak: “Reviving the Ger Toshav”

by Rabbi David Novak
June 3, 2017

Categories: Converts/Conversion, Life Cycle, Modern Judaism
DIVREI TORAH

Choosing to be Chosen

by Rabbi Steven Saks
May 25, 2017

Categories: Converts/Conversion, Holidays, Passover
RESPONSA

What is a Legitimate Opinion, and What is at Stake in the Conversation

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
May 19, 2017

Categories: Converts/Conversion, Denominations, Modern Judaism, Philosophy
RESPONSA

Non-Orthodox Attendees in Orthodox Shuls

by Rabbi Alan J Yuter
May 19, 2017

Categories: Articles, Converts/Conversion, Denominations, Halakhah, Modern Judaism, Philosophy

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