This is the Forward’s coverage of conversion, the process by which those of other faiths adopt Judaism. Most streams of Judaism, unlike many other religions, do not evangelize.
Conversion
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Opinion The part of the Hanukkah story we ignore — and why it matters to converts like me
The holiday’s call to make Judaism visible raises an old question: What do people find when they choose us?
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News DNA test kits spark a surge of online conversions to Judaism in the U.S.
Some people who felt a connection to Judaism discover hidden ancestry
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Culture One was born Catholic, another was a West Virginia Protestant — now they’re all making Jewish art
A compelling new exhibit focuses on artists who converted to Judaism
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Looking Forward That time my violin teacher tried to convert me to Christianity
New guidelines from the Trump administration encourage proselytizing. It brings up memories
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Holy Ground He grew up Christian. Now he’s sleeping in the synagogue that sparked his conversion.
In a small Ohio town, a shuttered sanctuary sparked one man’s conversion — and a mission to preserve America’s overlooked Jewish past
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BINTEL BRIEF Can a man convert to Judaism without being circumcised?
Bintel says some rabbis are OK with that. Here’s what you need to know
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Culture The only good Jews in this hit Christian TV show are the ones who follow Jesus
'The Chosen' has long been obsessed with Jewish practice — but Jewish people don't come off well in its retelling
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Film & TV They converted to Judaism in Colombia. Why won’t Israel let them make aliyah?
The documentary 'Torah Tropical' shows the struggle of Latin American converts to be accepted by the broader Jewish community
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Sports First Puka Nacua, now Mookie Betts: Why do sports stars keep getting antisemitic around a Jewish streamer?
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Fast Forward After MIT professor’s killing, Jewish influencers spread unverified antisemitism claim
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Culture Why do Jews eat Chinese food on Christmas?
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Politics This politician refused to say ‘Happy Hanukkah,’ then blamed ‘political correctness’ for the backlash
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Fast Forward The data is in: For many in the Northeast, Christmas isn’t Christmas without Chinese food
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Fast Forward Jewish groups defend European media monitors banned for what State Dept. calls ‘censorship’
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