Bill against missionizing in Israel sparks controversy. Jewish and Christian activists weigh in
After the backlash, Prime Minister Netanyahu reassured Christian supporters of Israel, tweeting, “We will not advance any law against the Christian community.”
Three Generations Convert to Judaism Together on the Same Day
Mazal Tov to the newest members of the tribe. For the first time in Jewish history, 3 generations converted to Judaism together on the same day. Boris and Ludmila immigrated to Israel from Russia in the 1990’s, as part of the great wave of aliyah from the former Soviet Union. This week, they were married […]
Anglican Church of Canada to Stop Converting Jews
Changing the prayer compels Anglicans “to acknowledge and repent of the church’s participation in anti-Semitism, to stop singling out Jews as a target for our evangelistic efforts, and to assume a humble and reconciliatory stance with our Jewish elders in the faith,” Rev. Myers added
Nicaraguan Crisis Endangers Lives of Jews Desperate to Return
A small community of Jews and non-Jews in the process of conversion is struggling to make aliyah to Israel from Nicaragua, where the political situation is spiraling out of control.
Dogma and Faith in Jerusalem: ‘10 Things We Don’t Know About Christianity’
‘I have friends who are Christian and I wanted to learn more about their faith,’ said Robby Berman, the event’s host.
Arabs Attack Jewish Youths, Violently Force Them to ‘Convert’ to Islam
Israeli Police arrested two Palestinians suspected of forcing two Orthodox Jews to say the Shahada, a testimony of faith that is said when converting to Islam.
Thousands of Jews May Be Recognized With New Genetic Determination of Jewish Status
A groundbreaking ruling by Eretz Hemdah, a respected Torah law institute, has paved the way to using genetic testing to establish Jewish identity. Though this is just the first step in a long process, it already affects tens of millions of people around the world who are discovering their ancestral roots in the Jewish people.
Jewish Converts ‘Reborn’ With New Hebrew Names
By Jewish law, a convert is considered as if born anew. Therefore, part of the conversion process is choosing a Hebrew name.
Arab Seeking Jewish Conversion Imprisoned by Siblings
Israeli police reported on Sunday that a 19-year-old Arab who had expressed his desire to convert to Judaism and enlist in the IDF was imprisoned by his brothers for three weeks in a room in his home.
Ivanka’s Rabbi Tells President Trump, “Good Job!” [VIDEO]
Last Thursday, President Donald Trump attended the National Prayer Breakfast which is traditionally held every year in Washington on the first Thursday in February.