Who Invented the ‘Jewish Soul’?

Last week’s topic — Once Upon a Time a Jew? (a true story of a lapsed convert) — struck a chord with many people, but not all for the same reason.

For some, the issue of membership in the Tribe is one of sincerity—if you’re a sincere convert, how could you possibly revert to your previous idolatry?

For others, the issue is one of kindness—it’s the community’s responsibility to welcome and nurture the stranger.