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Choosing to be Jewish: The Orthodox Road to Conversion

Rabbi Marc Angel, a prominent Orthodox rabbi, has written a
groundbreaking book about conversion to Judaism. Each year, thousands
of people seek to convert to Judaism; many of them plan to marry a
Jewish spouse. In this provocative book, Rabbi Angel proposes that the
Orthodox Jewish community reevaluate its negative approach to
conversion, and embrace a positive, encouraging attitude to serious
candidates for conversion.

Dealing with halakhic, historic and
sociological issues, Rabbi Angel argues that the Orthodox community has
a special responsibility to provide a meaningful and accessible route
to conversion. The book includes essays by eleven converts of various
religious and racial origins, who found their ways to Judaism and the
Jewish people under the guidance of Orthodox rabbis. This book offers a
challenging and refreshing perspective, enabling readers to think
through the issues of conversion in a thoughtful and responsible
way.(137 Pages)