(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
A movement among Lithuanians to seek admittance into the fold of Judaism has made itself felt in recent months.
The Rabbinate of Kovno is of late receiving an increasing number of applications from Christians who are desirous of embracing judaism. In the majority of cases the Rabbinate has declined to act upon these applications, particularly in cases where marriage to a Jew or Jewess was the motive.
During the last ten months five Jews embraced Christianity and five Christians became Jews, figures show.
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