Judaism Converts Find Acceptance In Mexico City

Rabbi Jacques Cukierkorn officiates at the Jewish wedding of Eyal & Rebeca Wong, Mexico City, Mexico. (Paul Ross)

Beatriz Villacaña performs <i>ladino</i> songs at the recent <i>Brit Braja </i>conference in Mexico City. (Paul Ross)

Israel Rocha, who become a leader in <i>Brit Braja</i> in Mexico City musically assists at religious services with song. (Paul Ross)

Edgar Mendez, a former priest, delivered a powerful talk at the recent <i>Brit Braja</i> conference in Mexico City. (Paul Ross)

A <i>beit din</i> questions a would-be convert as part of final test before his acceptance into the Jewish community. (Paul Ross)

During Sabbath service, Rabbi Jacques Cukierkorn hands a <i>torah</i> to new convert Charton Baggio, who came all the way from Brazil for the proceedings in Mexico City. (Paul Ross)

Rabbi Jacques Cukierkorn presides over a <i>mikvah</i> (ritual bath) in a spring-fed pool for convert Francisco Brambilla, Mexico City, Mexico. (Paul Ross)

Raul and Margarita Martinez read prayers in Hebrew at a recent service in Mexico City. (Paul Ross)