In The News: Conversions to Judaism in Israel

Israel's Supreme Court recognized Reform and Conservative conversions carried out in Israel. Hence, such converts will be considered Jews for citizenship purposes, under Israel’s Law of Return. Journalist Ben-Dror Yemini discusses the decision's background and implications. With Shahar Azani.

Son of a German Nazi Converts to Judaism (2012)

Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger, MD, was the Christian son of a World War II Nazi tank commander - a third-generation warrior who received Deutschland's highest military honor, the Iron Cross, pinned on his uniform by Adolf Hitler.

As a teenager, Bernd studied the Holocaust and was repelled by what he learned. His studies resulted in a spiritual journey leading to his conversion to Judaism and the end of his relationship with his father. "This was, and is, very difficult to deal with," he said. "I never saw my father again."