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. By Uriel Heilman 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
Israeli Cabinet reverses conversion reform policy A measure that would have broadened the number of rabbis able to form conversion courts was repealed, reportedly as part of a coalition deal. July 5, 2015 7:02 am
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