5 things to know about Israel’s failed conversion reform The reform, which expanded the number of Orthodox rabbis allowed to perform conversions, was reversed by the Israeli Cabinet. By Ben Sales July 7, 2015 12:50 pm
Orthodox rabbinic group outlines conversion reforms after mikvah-peeping rabbi scandal A new survey that was included in the Rabbinical Council of America’s review offers a first-ever snapshot of who is choosing Orthodox conversion. July 6, 2015 6:00 pm
10 revealing facts about Orthodox Jewish converts Among American Orthodox converts, the RCA report shows, 78 percent are women, 72 percent are ages 20-39, 45 percent have Jewish ancestry and 80 percent cite “spiritual-intellectual search” as their reason for converting. July 6, 2015 5:45 pm
As Israeli Rabbinate targets Rabbi Riskin, battle lines take shape By Ben Sales May 28, 2015 12:51 pm
With Chief Rabbinate approval in jeopardy, Riskin says he will remain Efrat’s rabbi regardless May 26, 2015 7:06 am
Q&A with Jorma Kaukonen on Jefferson Airplane and Judaism By Gabe Friedman February 27, 2015 11:19 am