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Time to Take the Plunge’: How October 7 Sparked a Huge Wave of Jewish Conversions in America U.S. rabbis say they have never seen anything like it: An unprecedented spike in the number of people interested in converting or enrolling in conversion classes. ‘Lots of people were shaken up by what happened’ on October 7

I just felt this urgency’: For some, Oct. 7 fueled a renewed dedication to becoming Jewish Members of a conversion program meeting in New York City on Dec. 21, 2023. Jasamine Hodge is seated in the center in a white sweater, with her fiancé Adir standing to her left. Seated on the right are Rabbis

Converting to Judaism: Is it good for the Jews? – opinion The current hurdles to entry at many Orthodox beit dins are almost impossible for the individuals who wish to join our ranks, and the process leaves a lot to be desired. In the past decade, the number of people seeking an Orthodox conversion has