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On Sunday, May 17, 2015, the Union for Traditional Judaism convened a discussion of the state of conversion in Judaism, entitled “Conversion Crisis: Is the System Broken?” The program was chaired by Dr. Adena Berkowitz, co-founder and scholar in residence at Kol HaNeshamah : The Center for Jewish Life and Enrichment and noted author.
In this video, Rebecca Thornhill, founder of the Orthodox Converts Network and Senior Associate for Leadership and Global Initiatives at the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life at New York University, spoke about her experiences as a convert as well as the work of the Orthodox Converts Network.
Information on the full conference and all conference video is here.
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