5 things to know about Israel’s failed conversion reform The reform, which expanded the number of Orthodox rabbis allowed to perform conversions, was reversed by the Israeli Cabinet.
Orthodox rabbinic group outlines conversion reforms after mikvah-peeping rabbi scandal A new survey that was included in the Rabbinical Council of America’s review offers a first-ever snapshot of who is choosing Orthodox conversion.
10 revealing facts about Orthodox Jewish converts Among American Orthodox converts, the RCA report shows, 78 percent are women, 72 percent are ages 20-39, 45 percent have Jewish ancestry and 80 percent cite “spiritual-intellectual search” as their reason for converting.
Israel With Chief Rabbinate approval in jeopardy, Riskin says he will remain Efrat’s rabbi regardless