Covenant and the Jewish Conversion Question reevaluates conversion and Jewish identity through the lens of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik's dual conception of the Covenants of Fate and Destiny. By studying an array of key rabbinic texts through this lens, the book explores the boundaries and interplay between these biblical covenants through apostasy, holiness and the key elements relating to conversion law. This understanding provides a relevant framing device to deal with the conversion and Jewish identity crises faced in the State of Israel and beyond.

Applies the thought of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik to the ever present debate on Jewish conversion Provides close readings of rabbinic philosophical and legal sources Offers an account of the primary priorities of Jewish conversion today

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Benji Levy is a founding partner of Israel Impact Partners, working with leading donors to optimize philanthropic projects. He is the former CEO of Mosaic United, the historic partnership between the State of Israel and leaders of global Jewry and he was Dean of Moriah College, one of the largest Jewish schools in the world. He completed rabbinic ordination at Yeshivat Har Etzion and a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Sydney, Australia.

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Covenant and the Jewish Conversion Question reevaluates conversion and Jewish identity through the lens of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik s dual conception of the Covenants of Fate and Destiny. By studying an array of key rabbinic texts through this lens, the book explores the boundaries and interplay between these biblical covenants through apostasy, holiness and the key elements relating to conversion law. This understanding provides a relevant framing device to deal with the conversion and Jewish identity crises faced in the State of Israel and beyond.

Inhalt
Chapter 1: Dual Covenants and Jewish Identity.- Chapter 2: Apostasy and Conversion as Conceptual Mirrors.- Chapter 3: Conversion Rituals.- Chapter 4: Converts, Courts & Conviction.- Chapter 5: Conversion of the Heart vs. Conversion for the Heart.- Chapter 6: Covenantal Influence on Conversion.- Chapter 7: The Israel Factor.- Chapter 8: Conversion and the Future of Israel.