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Conversions in Israel

by Daniel Pipes
Thu, 13 Jul 2006

updated Sat, 15 Jul 2006

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How many non-Muslims in Israel convert to Islam and how many Muslims convert to Judaism? According to statistics from the Population Administration of the Interior Ministry, and reported on by Nurit Palter in Yedi`ot Aharonot, conversions to Islam, which take place at an Islamic religious court, numbered 40 in 2003, 27 in 2004; and 33 in 2004. In the first half of 2006, the number has jumped to 42 conversions. Most converts are Jewish or Christian women who marry Muslim men, with a handful of men converting as well.

In the first half of 2006, just 7 Muslims converted to Judaism. Many more Christians converted to Judaism: 437 in 2003, 884 in 2004, 733 in 2005, and 210 in the first half of 2006. (July 13, 2006)

Related Topics: Israel, Muslims in the West

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Nobody can convert you to Hinduism [238 words]Martin LutherNov 21, 2007 01:45
Good article [5 words]DipankarSep 26, 2008 06:19
if more black muslims studied judaism they would see more in common.. [203 words]david pittsSep 30, 2007 01:23
Deport them. [19 words]Anand NairJan 19, 2007 10:59
One possible answer for the difference in conversion rates ... [60 words]SeanJul 21, 2006 17:00
Difficulties in converting to Judaism [206 words]Fred SchlomkaJul 25, 2006 08:58
What information do you have of Muslims and Jews converting to Christianity? [78 words]William WatsonJul 18, 2006 16:18
Conversions in India [21 words]MahendraJul 17, 2006 07:52
to Mahendra on Muslims converting ot Hinduism [33 words]Anubhav SinghJul 24, 2006 02:55
Reverts to Islam [154 words]Chandrajeet PadhyNov 24, 2006 11:18
Life of Converts in Israel [59 words]Amir Ali TayyabNov 29, 2006 18:26
i am now Usha Kumari, formerly known as Salma Noor [248 words]Salma NoorJan 21, 2007 08:23
Hinduism [7 words]AmirJan 31, 2007 05:50
Welcome to Hinduism, and wishing you all the very best [249 words]Gopal KamatJan 31, 2007 09:52
You have done the best decision [102 words]s.azizMar 3, 2007 18:47
Don't forget, the origins of your faith [76 words]EfraimMar 9, 2007 03:22
to Salma Noor [123 words]MohamedApr 8, 2007 14:21
Usha Kumari - Have a blissful life!!! [59 words]JaladhiApr 9, 2007 15:13
to mohamed's reply to salma [129 words]doodleMay 4, 2007 19:46
Salma- please refrain from such comments. [11 words]ABHILASH PILLAIMay 21, 2007 06:19
USHA KUMARI IS AN EXAMPLE ONLY [359 words]kishor kumarMay 23, 2007 09:07
HINDUISM [416 words]surferJun 12, 2007 10:57
Thanks Miss Usha Kumari [238 words]rudraJul 16, 2007 09:50
funny [43 words]saraJul 20, 2007 12:46
Please Know Hindu Religion Properly... [357 words]Thanks! A good writing...Jul 21, 2007 20:43
Is leaving islam punishable by death in the koran or other Muslim books? [14 words]JosephSep 25, 2007 00:38
read [24 words]saraSep 26, 2007 01:34
Yes, muslim apostates from Islam are often killed, beaten, or receive death threats [193 words]saraSep 26, 2007 17:21
Is leaving the faith of Islam punishable by death. [101 words]JosephSep 28, 2007 10:43
ISLAM AND LAST PROPHET [198 words]AJAY RATHORENov 12, 2007 04:17
Usha Kumari [123 words]SubrataJan 18, 2008 11:28
to usha [58 words]Scenic1Jan 23, 2008 07:16
Usha [34 words]shreyaJan 30, 2008 22:50
You are loved [178 words]ShaviFeb 19, 2008 15:17
to mohamed [65 words]ayushApr 17, 2008 08:38
Congratulations SISTER! [99 words]Bharat SinhaAug 1, 2008 20:39
Future [210 words]vijaySep 16, 2008 09:46
Muslim Conversions in India [234 words]GauravSep 24, 2008 16:07
Muslims converting to Hinduism [156 words]MahendraSep 24, 2008 19:02
to mohammed [189 words]RiddhimaSep 25, 2008 15:08
surfer [28 words]RiddhimaSep 25, 2008 15:17
Then where is the problem? [86 words]DipSep 26, 2008 06:17
@ mohammed [29 words]kumarSep 27, 2008 06:37
Welcome [22 words]VinSep 27, 2008 20:29
Fastest growing religion in which parameter? [39 words]AshishSep 28, 2008 11:50
Please Became Muslim Usha Kumari, formerly known as Salma Noor [20 words]Fahad QadriOct 10, 2008 02:05
ayush [23 words]Fahad QadriOct 11, 2008 04:51
Why convert out of islam? [237 words]dudeaspOct 15, 2008 09:35
hinduism [21 words]suhailOct 24, 2008 08:36
Converting or becoming ex-Muslims! [240 words]Mahendra MathurNov 6, 2008 20:08
conversion [18 words]suhailNov 20, 2008 02:14
Muslims converting to Judaism in Israel!!! [97 words]Romesh ChanderJul 16, 2006 19:26
No Fatwas in Israel [216 words]Fred SchlomkaJul 17, 2006 01:05
Really? [78 words]David PittsSep 30, 2007 01:27
Fred Shlomka's comments re: conversion to Judaism in Israel [531 words]MikeSep 20, 2008 22:42
Conversions in Israel - food for thought [246 words]Fred SchlomkaJul 16, 2006 04:31
conversion in israel? [33 words]Anubhav SinghJul 17, 2006 04:27
a question for Anubhav Singh [122 words]concernedJul 22, 2006 09:27
response to concerned [237 words]Anubhav SinghJul 24, 2006 03:16
thanks, Anubhav [73 words]concernedJul 25, 2006 06:27
how can a palestinian-muslim born in the united staes convert to judaism [21 words]Hatem KhaterJul 29, 2006 23:00
Conversuion to Judiasm! [35 words]SaifAug 3, 2008 12:48
Contact any orthodox synagogue in the United States and make an appointment with the rabbi [56 words]MalkielAug 15, 2008 12:52
She can convert. And her husband can convert with her [37 words]MalkielAug 15, 2008 12:55
Conspicuous absence of data on Muslim and Jewish conversions to Xianity [28 words]Mark JamesJul 15, 2006 18:31
Consipicuous absence indeed [8 words]l.d.Mar 15, 2007 10:27

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