Conversion
What Happens on the Day of Conversion
The particulars can vary, but typically it involves appearing before a Beit Din, immersing in a mikveh, and adopting a Hebrew name.
How I Chose My Hebrew Name
When I chose to become Jewish, I didn’t choose my Hebrew name. It sort of chose me.
Why I Converted to Judaism
My involvement with Judaism began with a Jewish boyfriend, but I ultimately converted for myself.
7 Tips For Navigating Jewish Life With Your Interfaith Family
For some converts, choosing Judaism brings with it a number of complex family challenges.
The Making of A Modern Kosher Baker
An African-American woman converts to Judaism and opens the only kosher bakery in town.
Conversion: A Black Jewish Can-Do Story
How one woman went from having no idea what Shabbat was to celebrating it every week.
Ask the Expert: Why Are Jews By Choice Sons of Abraham and Daughters of Sarah?
When called to the Torah, converts get a special lineage.
How to Negotiate Jewish Differences
9 tips to help your family get along, even if members observe Judaism differently.
How to Deal With Negative Attitudes About Converts
Despite a Jewish tradition of welcoming converts, Jews-by-choice may experience inappropriate attitudes that they should both understand and, if necessary, confront.
Choosing a Hebrew Name After Conversion
The choice of a new name can represent a declaration of intent to embody a particular Jewish value.
