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I Chose a Non-Jew--and the Non-Jew Chose JudaismBy Lyssa Friedman
A personal narrative of a woman whose partner converted to Judaism while she remained conflicted.
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Conversion
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Conversion in Interfaith Relationships and Families
By InterfaithFamilyBeing in an interfaith relationship or the child of an interfaith family presents specific opportunities and challenges in the conversion process.
Date: 12-29-2009 -
The Basics of Conversion to Judaism
By InterfaithFamilyWe're not trying to get you to convert--no pressure--this is just a good opportunity to answer questions you might have about conversion to Judaism.
Date: 12-29-2009 -
Can Someone Be Too Evil To Convert?
By Rebecca DubeIf the essence of being a good Jew is being a good person, should rabbis turn down bad people who want to be Jewish?
Date: 08-10-2009 -
Reform Conversion
By InterfaithFamilyOverview of Reform Jewish conversion, for people looking for information on how to convert to Judaism.
Date: 12-29-2009 -
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Mikvah
By Annie ModesittPersonal narrative from an intermarried woman who is deeply invested in Judaism but has not yet converted.
Date: 10-30-2007 -
Other Issues for Potential Converts
By InterfaithFamilyWe're not trying to get you to convert--no pressure--this is just a good opportunity to answer questions you might have about conversion to Judaism.
Date: 12-29-2009 -
My Name Is My Prayer
By Ren FaughtThe daughter of an interfaith family who was not raised as a Jew discusses the importance of the Hebrew name she picked when she converted.
Date: 09-07-2008 -
Removing The Stumbling Block
By Jordyn RozenskyRaised in an interfaith family, Jordyn wondered if she was "Jewish enough" before opting for a conversion - no, affirmation - ceremony.
Date: 03-20-2011 -
Converts' Hardships Expose Truth
By Laura BirnbaumOp-ed about the prejudice and rejection felt by young converts.
Date: 01-14-2008 -
The Do's and Don'ts of Talking to Converts
By Aliza HausmanThe Talmud forbids us from oppressing converts by treating them as anything other than a regular member of the tribe.
Date: 04-17-2009
