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Despite being raised Conservative, it has been my impression that the only conversion that "counts" is an Orthodox one. I suspect this is the case for making aliyah, but under what other circumstances would the validity of one's conversion be called into question? What is the benefit of converting under one denomination or another? If one pursued a Conservative or Reform conversion, would her future children be at a disadvantage in any situation?

EDIT: Thank you, all, for your thoughtful and thorough responses! To me, it is telling that many intuitively picked up on the fact that this question pertains to a family member's interest in marrying a gentile woman. If anyone has further insights, please continue. Thanks.

Despite being raised Conservative, it has been my impression that the only conversion that "counts" is an Orthodox one. I suspect this is the case for making aliyah, but under what other circumstances would the validity of one's conversion be called into question? What is the benefit of converting under one denomination or another? If one pursued a Conservative or Reform conversion, would her future children be at a disadvantage in any situation?

Despite being raised Conservative, it has been my impression that the only conversion that "counts" is an Orthodox one. I suspect this is the case for making aliyah, but under what other circumstances would the validity of one's conversion be called into question? What is the benefit of converting under one denomination or another? If one pursued a Conservative or Reform conversion, would her future children be at a disadvantage in any situation?

EDIT: Thank you, all, for your thoughtful and thorough responses! To me, it is telling that many intuitively picked up on the fact that this question pertains to a family member's interest in marrying a gentile woman. If anyone has further insights, please continue. Thanks.

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We are Jewish (on all sides) but the woman my brother wants to marry is a gentile and so plans to convert. Despite being raised Conservative, it has been my impression that the only conversion that "counts" is an Orthodox one. I suspect this is the case for making aliyah, but under what other circumstances would the validity of one's conversion be called into question? What is the benefit of converting under one denomination or another? If sheone pursued a Conservative or Reform conversion, would theirher future children be at a disadvantage in any situation?

We are Jewish (on all sides) but the woman my brother wants to marry is a gentile and so plans to convert. Despite being raised Conservative, it has been my impression that the only conversion that "counts" is an Orthodox one. I suspect this is the case for making aliyah, but under what other circumstances would the validity of one's conversion be called into question? What is the benefit of converting under one denomination or another? If she pursued a Conservative or Reform conversion, would their future children be at a disadvantage in any situation?

Despite being raised Conservative, it has been my impression that the only conversion that "counts" is an Orthodox one. I suspect this is the case for making aliyah, but under what other circumstances would the validity of one's conversion be called into question? What is the benefit of converting under one denomination or another? If one pursued a Conservative or Reform conversion, would her future children be at a disadvantage in any situation?

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Is there any benefit for a gentile to convert through one denomination versus another?

We are Jewish (on all sides) but the woman my brother wants to marry is a gentile and so plans to convert. Despite being raised Conservative, it has been my impression that the only conversion that "counts" is an Orthodox one. I suspect this is the case for making aliyah, but under what other circumstances would the validity of one's conversion be called into question? What is the benefit of converting under one denomination or another? If she pursued a Conservative or Reform conversion, would their future children be at a disadvantage in any situation?