conversion

Her brave faith, daring kindness, and complete transformation earned her a place among Israel’s greatest souls

On the eve of Shavuot, we had a conversation with two righteous converts, Rabbi Gilad Kinan and Rabbi Natan Gamadze. Both have complex life stories about forging a new path full of challenges, yet both share one insight: "Love the convert." A journey among nations, states, people, and emotions.

A man searching for truth found Judaism—and discovered his father had unknowingly earned unexpected merit.

Naftali Ben Yehuda fled Kuwait to join the Jewish people. In a captivating interview, he talks about his conversion process that was halted, life in Britain during the COVID-19 pandemic, the threats he receives, and the anti-Semitic incidents he encounters in London. Plus: his message to Avigdor Lieberman.

At the age of 60, Hannah Helen traveled from England to Jerusalem to deepen her Jewish studies and faith, ultimately becoming a kosher Jew. "I felt it was my life's mission," she says with excitement.

Emanuel Mamita from the Philippines came to Israel for work, but he soon discovered Judaism and became interested. After years of being exposed to the Jewish world, he decided to convert. "I believe the Torah was given to me too, we all have one God."

Elazar Georgiev was born into a well-off Bulgarian family and found himself on a spiritual journey that led him from the path of becoming a pastor to embracing Judaism.

Rabbi Aaron Waldman, originally called Chai in Chinese, immigrated to Israel and converted to Judaism. Currently living an ultra-Orthodox lifestyle, he aspires to establish a yeshiva for adults. How did he discover Judaism in communist China, and how does he handle his family's alienation over his transformative decision?

A cross-continental burial journey of an assimilated David, a critical couple's decision, and a secret letter that changed his family's future forever. An exclusive interview with David Marcelo Couchman.

Yaakov Akiva Friedman, formerly Hao Jiang, always knew there was something more, but he didn't know what. After a childhood in China and exploring Christianity and Islam, he found his true path and converted to Judaism in Israel. "One night I read the Book of Deuteronomy," he recalls, "and started crying uncontrollably. It felt as if every word in that book was ironing on my heart. It was like I had been engulfed in flames."

Guy Rizk is completing his military training, but just a few years ago, he was a Lebanese boy whose father worked with the South Lebanon Army to aid the IDF against Hezbollah. Discover how the family left Christianity, and how Guy strengthened his Jewish faith.

Meet Shahar Yitzchak Amnon from Rishon LeZion, whose chilling story seems almost unbelievable. Escaping from Khan Yunis through torture and peril, he ultimately finds solace in Judaism. 'The rabbi asked me why I want to be Jewish, and I told him I wish to be part of the chosen people'

Exploring why intelligence alone doesn’t guarantee truth, and how integrity leads to genuine faith and clarity

Lian Noam Moshe was born to a Muslim mother and a Christian father, but through remarkable personal providence, and with an unwavering will to find her path, she ultimately found her way to Judaism. Today, she admirably faces challenges, grateful for the great privilege of being part of the Jewish people and for her parents who support her chosen path.

Born into a devout Christian family in Mexico, Alfredo Diaz was destined to follow in his father's missionary footsteps. Yet, a chance encounter with a Jew led him to convert, inspiring eight of his siblings, his mother, and many others from his community. Today, as Rabbi Yehuda Peretz, he dedicates his life to preventing assimilation and aiding converts. "I've found the truth," he exclaims, "and it's the greatest gift I could have received."

A moving story of faith, identity, and aliyah: how a Peruvian tribe embraced Orthodox Judaism and found their place in Israel.

Common misconceptions about how Judaism views non-Jews, their spiritual role, and the meaning of conversion

Why Jew-hatred is called anti-Semitism, even though many nations descend from Shem

What Judaism teaches about the purpose of gentiles, the destiny of righteous Christians and Muslims, and why deeds determine closeness to God

Exploring how Jewish physical traits changed across regions and why this does not prove assimilation but reflects natural genetic variation and history