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Adopted Child
Must an adopted child undergo conversion to be Jewish?

Aliyah
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?

Cohen and 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.

Conversion Certificate
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?

Converts as Equals to Jews
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?

Number of Converts
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?