Challenges and celebrations

Published on December 5, 2012

When Andromeda Stevens, 46, found herself falling in love with Judaism, she knew it was time to convert. She and her husband, Glenn Stevens, who live in Beverlywood, started living a Jewish life together years before they were married, and Andromeda converted after the wedding. “I liked the traditions, and the meaning behind the traditions,” she said. “The symbols were very logical to me and very supportive of humanity and living a justified and good life. I found that really appealing. It was very contrary to my Catholic education.”

Israeli high court affirms conversions questioned by rabbinical courts

Published on April 27, 2012

Israel's high court reversed two annulled conversions to Judaism and affirmed thousands of others.

Briefs: Methodists don’t ‘divest,’ Jewish groups mobilize for Myanmar, Reno TV anchor sues

Published on May 8, 2008

Briefs

Court Seeks to Ease Way for Conversions

By Amy Klein
Published on June 1, 2006

When Susanne Shier first heard about the mikvah, the ritual immersion bath that's part of the conversion process, she was a bit leery.
"I got nervous about it," she told The Journal before her immersion in March.

Non-Orthodox Form Conversion Court

By Tom Tugend
Published on April 24, 2003

When Sandra Caplan, a Jew-by-choice, was dying, her husband promised her that he would work toward a unified conversion process for the Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist movements.

Conversion Controversy

By Naomi Segal
Published on April 13, 2000

Reform and Conservative leaders in Israel had hoped Israel's Supreme Court would resolve a years-long struggle for recognition in Israel.