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Liberals get rise in converts

January 12, 2012 13:06

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Simon Rocker,

Simon Rocker

1 min read

Liberal Judaism has announced a record number of conversions, with 85 recruits accepted in 2011.

Candidates have to experience a full Jewish calendar year and undergo at least six months' instruction before applying for admission.

In practice, most take 15 months or more before they appear before the Liberal Beit Din - as its rabbinic board was renamed last year.

Liberal chief executive Rabbi Danny Rich said the movement was delighted that it "appears to be an attractive way of life for an increasing number of people from very different backgrounds.

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