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Ashley Jackson with her late father Rev. Jesse Jackson and her niece Jessica Donatella Jackson in 2022
August 1, 2026, 8:33 am
Why Rev Jesse Jackson loved a Bar Mitzvah
The daughter of the late civil rights leader reveals how actress Mayim Bialik led her to Judaism – and why her father responded with unwavering support
By Brigit Grant
Ashley Jackson with Holocaust survivors at Jewish Care’s Holocaust Survivors’ Centre during her visit to north-west London.
July 30, 2026, 2:44 pm
Jesse Jackson’s daughter tells Holocaust survivors: ‘I have to live my truth’
Newly-converted Jew Ashley Jackson recalls her late father’s support for her Jewish journey as Holocaust survivors praise her decision to embrace Judaism despite rising antisemitism
By Annabel Sinclair
Ashley Jackson. Photo Credit: ABC 7 Chicago / TikTok
July 24, 2026, 5:09 pm
Jesse Jackson’s daughter reveals she has converted to Judaism
Ashley Jackson says her late civil rights leader father embraced her Jewish journey, revealing the deeply personal story in a Washington Post essay
By Annabel Sinclair
The Argentinian flag flies in Buenos Aires, 10 Feb., 2006. (Ken Walker/Wikimedia Commons)
January 21, 2026, 2:58 pm
Argentina’s chief Sephardic rabbi reaffirms century-old ban on local conversions, sparking backlash
Orthodox leaders say conversions must be finalised in Israel, while non-Orthodox rabbis call the move outdated and unfair
By Juan Melamed (JTA)
Jennifer Andreacchi, left and Han Smith, right, are the first Jewish LGBT couple to marry in Scotland. (Fern Photography)
January 23, 2023, 11:13 am
Couple have Scotland’s first gay Jewish wedding
Han Smith and Jennifer Andreacchi found a warm welcome in Edinburgh: “We’ve found an amazing Jewish community here."
By Alix Wall JTA
People undergoing the conversion process are under pressure, so try to be sympathetic
October 18, 2018, 2:44 pm
10 things not to ask a convert (from someone who is)
Here's a handy guide to being sensitive around ‘new Jews’ from someone who is converting to the faith
Simon Atkins joins friends in Tel Aviv while on his visit to Israel
May 23, 2017, 11:22 am
My big gay Jewish conversion
Simon Atkins speaks to Francine Wolfisz about his new BBC Three film exploring whether Judaism is more accepting of his sexuality than his Catholic faith
By Francine Wolfisz
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