Ask the Orthodox Rabbi: Conversion to Judaism
An Orthodox Rabbi provides answers to questions about conversion to Judaism and Jewish converts.
Adopted Child
Must an adopted child undergo conversion to be Jewish?
Must an adopted child undergo conversion to be Jewish?
Aliyah
Where can an orthodox convert get information about making aliyah (immigrating to Israel)?
Where can an orthodox convert get information about making aliyah (immigrating to Israel)?
Checking the Validity of a Conversion
How can I know if my mother's conversion was valid, so that I can know if I am really Jewish?
How can I know if my mother's conversion was valid, so that I can know if I am really Jewish?
Cohen and Convert
According to orthodox Judaism, how can a Cohen marry a convert?
According to orthodox Judaism, how can a Cohen marry a convert?
Conversion Basics
Rabbi Shraga Simmons describes the conversion process and recommends reading for those interested in conversion to Judaism.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons describes the conversion process and recommends reading for those interested in conversion to Judaism.
Conversion Certificate
Is there a way to check whether someone, who claims to have converted, really did convert and become Jewish?
Is there a way to check whether someone, who claims to have converted, really did convert and become Jewish?
Conversion with a Tattoo
Can I convert if I have a tattoo?
Can I convert if I have a tattoo?
Converts as Equals to Jews
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains why and how converts can be accepted as equal to those born Jewish.
Rabbi Shraga Simmons explains why and how converts can be accepted as equal to those born Jewish.
Giving Oneself a Jewish Name
How can I give myself a Jewish name?
How can I give myself a Jewish name?
Number of Converts
How many people convert to Judaism worldwide?
How many people convert to Judaism worldwide?
Returning to Judaism
What should a Jew, who left Judaism for another religion, do if he wants to return to Judaism?
What should a Jew, who left Judaism for another religion, do if he wants to return to Judaism?