Tag: Religious law
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Argentina’s 1927 Conversion Ban: A Century-Old Policy Reaffirmed
Background: A Century-Old Policy Reaffirmed In a move that has stirred debate within and beyond Argentina, the country’s Sephardi chief rabbi reaffirmed a ruling dating back to 1927. The guidance states that formal conversion to Judaism may not be performed within Argentina and that recognition of a completed conversion is only valid if the act…
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Argentina’s Chief Rabbi Reaffirms 1927 Conversion Ban
Background of the 1927 Rule In a move that continues to shape Jewish religious practice in Argentina, the Sephardi chief rabbi reaffirmed a century-old ruling that formal conversion to Judaism may not be performed locally. The law, rooted in a 1927 decree, holds that Jewish conversion is recognized only if conducted in Israel. The pronouncement…