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  2. Conversion to Judaism - Wikipedia

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    While a Jew by birth may not marry a mamzer, a convert can. [69] Descendants of converts can become rabbis. For instance, Rabbi Meir Baal Ha Nes is thought to be a descendant of a proselyte. Rabbi Akiva was also a very well-known son of converts. The Talmud lists many of the Jewish nation's greatest individuals who had either descended from or ...

  3. List of converts to Judaism - Wikipedia

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    Angela Warnick Buchdahl, American Reform Jewish Rabbi, converted to Orthodox Judaism at age 21. She was not raised within the Buddhist faith; however, her mother is Buddhist so by Orthodox Jewish law she was not considered Jewish, but she was raised Jewish and so by Reform Jewish law she has always been Jewish.

  4. Proselytization and counter-proselytization of Jews - Wikipedia

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    A number of Christian denominations have programs to reach Jews. [8] The JTA, a Jewish news service, conducted an extensive analysis of Christian efforts to convert Jews to Christianity [9] and found that some of the largest evangelical denominations – the Southern Baptists, the Assemblies of God, and the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod – have all increased their efforts to evangelize ...

  5. Giyur Kehalacha - Wikipedia

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    Giyur KeHalacha (also stylised Giyur K'Halacha [1]) is an Israeli-based organisation offering conversions outside of the state mandated Chief Rabbinate.It has elicited controversy around its desire to decentralise the conversion process and is associated with the Tzohar network of rabbis. [2]

  6. Interfaith marriage in Judaism - Wikipedia

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    [64] [65] Some Christian denominations reject efforts to convert Jews, with many embracing dual-covenant theology. [66] [67] [68] Jewish counter-missionary and anti-missionary organizations, including Outreach Judaism, work to discourage Jews from converting to Christianity. Conversely, Messianic Jewish organizations, including Jews for Jesus ...

  7. David Max Eichhorn - Wikipedia

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    David Max Eichhorn (January 6, 1906 – July 16, 1986) was an American rabbi of Reform Judaism, a director for Hillel, a chaplain in the Army, an author, and an authority within Reform Judaism on the subjects of interfaith marriage and religious conversion.

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  9. Gerim - Wikipedia

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    The convert accepts upon themselves the laws, culture, history, and identity of the Jewish people. [19] [20] [21] As such, there is no way to become a Jew without going through a recognized Jewish court. [22] Following the completion of the process, the convert is given several documents which validate the completion of their giyyur (conversion ...