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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Film & TV This Christian conversion comedy should have left Jews out of it
In 'Premarital,' a Christian family tries to convert their secular son-in-law
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Opinion It’s time to talk about Purim’s unsettling message about conversion
Questions about how power changes the face of Judaism often go unacknowledged amid festivities
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Fast Forward Argentina’s chief Sephardic rabbi reaffirms century-old ban on local conversions, sparking backlash
Orthodox leaders say conversions must be finalized in Israel, while non-Orthodox rabbis call the move outdated and unfair.
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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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