Israel moves to ease path to conversion for those not considered Jewish A major new reform is the most significant response in decades to the estimated 400,000 Israelis who are not considered Jewish by the Chief Rabbinate and cannot marry in the Jewish state. By Ben Sales November 3, 2014 4:33 pm
Conversion reform passes Cabinet vote The regulation echoes the controversial bill headed to a Knesset vote that allows as many as 30 municipal conversion courts. November 2, 2014 7:35 am
RCA sets panel to review conversion process in wake of Freundel scandal The committee is comprised of six men and five women, including two converts, and will suggest safeguards against possible abuses. October 29, 2014 6:49 am
For prospective Orthodox converts, process marked by fear and uncertainty By Uriel Heilman October 28, 2014 2:12 pm
RCA affirms validity of Freundel’s past conversions, but not Israeli Rabbinate October 20, 2014 11:10 am