Rabbi George Stern

What is the most fundamental difference between Reform Judaism and Orthodox Judaism?

Rabbi George Stern

What is the most fundamental difference between Reform Judaism and Orthodox Judaism? How does this difference then manifest itself in the ways these two respective groups live their lives in response to God?

Conversion

I am dating a woman who is considering conversion to Judaism. How can I support her?

Rabbi George Stern

I am Jewish and dating a woman who is considering conversion to Judaism. I'd be so happy if she did convert, but I don't want to seem like I'm forcing her to convert. How can I best support her without coercing her?

Jewish Learning

Can I convert to Judaism without learning Hebrew?

Rabbi George Stern

Is it necessary to be conversant in the Hebrew tongue in order to be accepted into the Jewish community via conversion? That is, can I convert without learning Hebrew?