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Former Christians[edit]
These are from the List of Former Christians, there is some overlap so I'm dumping them on this talk page so someone who has the patience can add them to the list.
- B'nai Moshe, Roman Catholic proselyte community to Judaism in Peru [1]
- Bodo the Deacon, formerly a deacon at the royal court of of King Louis the Pious[2]
- Kenneth Cox, former Catholic Priest [3]
- Anne Meara (1929 – ) American comedian and actress, partner and wife of Jerry Stiller[4]
- Mary Doria Russell American author whose novel The Sparrow involves Jesuits.[5][6]
- Jews of San Nicandro, Roman Catholic proselyte community to Judaism in Italy [7]
- Geza Vermes, expert on the Dead Sea Scrolls and former Catholic priest, he converted to Judaism.[8]
- Aleksei (Russian convert to Judaism) – Russian archpriest who converted.[9]
- Nicolas Antoine, was a French-Christian Protestant theologian, and pastor, he died as a martyr in Geneva in 1632.[10]
- Shlomo Ben Avraham "Ole" Brunell, former Lutheran minister from Finland and Australia. Along with him, his wife Ruth (formerly Runa), two adult daughters, two teenage daughters, and a former son-in-law also converted.[11]
- Isla Fisher, American model and actress[12] who is a former member of the United Methodist Church.[13]
- Lord George Gordon, Best known for heading an anti-Catholic Protestant association.[14]
- Julius Lester, Author and musician who was the son of a minister.[15]
- Arnold Schoenberg [16]
- Johann Peter Spaeth, German theologian[17] "Johann Peter Spaeth (about 1642–1701), author of an attack on Spinoza's Tractatus Theologico-politicus, finally became a Jewish convert, called himself "Moses Germanus," and was even circumcised a few years before his death in 1697"
- Obadiah the Proselyte (né Johannes), priest and composer.[18]
- Asher Wade an ex-Methodist pastor; he converted in 1978 to Orthodox Judaism.[19]
- David N. Weiss, Former Presbyterian minister David Weiss (born Jewish) returned to Judaism and is now a successful screenwriter living in Los Angeles.[20]
- Ivanka Trump- businesswoman and heiress, daughter of Donald Trump [21]
- Abayudaya, Ugandan Proselyte community [22]
- Bene Ephraim, Proselyte community in India [23]
- Bnei Menashe, another Proselyte community in India [24]
- Subbotniks, used to followed a blend of Christianity with a mixture of Jewish beliefs and customs, many are now converting to Judaism[citation needed]
- Moses ben Abraham[citation needed]
- Andrew/Andreas, the Archbishop of Bari, in southern Italy, declared himself a Jew upon a journey to Constantinople in 1066 and subsequentally fled to Egypt.[25][26][27]
- Aquila of Sinope, Bible translator [28]
- Dany Boon, French comedian [29]
- Elizabeth Brewster, Canadian poet[30]
- May Britt, actress [31]
- Geraldine Brooks,a Pulitzer Prize-winner, Australian-American journalist and author.
- Sarah Brown, actress [32]
- Nell Carter, singer and actress [33]
- Cristian Castro, a Grammy Award-nominated Mexican pop singer [34]
- Juan Carrasco, former Augustin friar [35][36]
- Connie Chung, an American journalist who has been an anchor and reporter for several U.S. television news networks, including NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, and MSNBC [37][38]
- Sammy Davis, Jr., entertainer [39]
Sammy Davis, Jr., entertainer who converted during recovery from an automobile accident - Dionis (former priest) [40]
- Jacqueline du Pré, musician [41]
- Hank Eng, New York born Chinese-American. He is a candidate for Colorado's 6th District in the U.S House of Representatives in the 2008 race.[42]
- Luke Ford, journalist [43]
- Soleil Moon Frye, American actress, director and screenwriter. Frye is best known for her childhood role as the title character in Punky Brewster, a television sitcom.[44][45]
- Steve Furness [46]
- Lord George Gordon, nobleman and politician [47]
- Monica Horan, actress [37]
- Joel Horlen[48][49]
- Mary Hart (* 1950) American television personality, long-time host of the entertainment program Entertainment Tonight[50]
- Carolivia Herron, writer of children's and adult literature.[51]
- Jon Juaristi, Spanish writer [52]
- Skip Jutze [53]
- Felicity Kendal, actress[54]
- Jamaica Kincaid, author[55]
- Elliott Maddox, a former right-handed Major League Baseball American player from 1970 to 1980 for the Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators/Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Mets.[56]
- Sam McCullum [57]
- Adah Isaacs Menken, stage actress[58]
- Marilyn Monroe, actress[59]
- Cornelio Da Montalcino, (a Franciscan friar who had embraced Judaism, and was burned alive on the Campo dei Fiori.)[60][61][62][63][64][65][66]
- Santa Montefiore, novelist[67]
- Jeff Newman, a right-handed former utility player in major league baseball with a 9-year career from 1976 to 1984, and a manager in 1986. He played for the Oakland A's and Boston Red Sox.[68]
- Michael Netzer, an American artist best known for his comic book work for industry leaders DC Comics and Marvel Comics
- Martha Nussbaum, is an American philosopher with a particular interest in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, political philosophy and ethics. She has been a professor at Harvard and Brown. She is currently a professor at University of Chicago[69]
- Bob Nystrom, former NHL player[70]
- Bob Plager [71]
- Kim Stanley (February 11, 1925 – August 20, 2001) [72]
- Venetia Stanley, socialite [73]
- Margo Stilley American film actress[74]
- Elizabeth Taylor, actress[75]
- Penina Taylor, a former messianic Jewish leader [76]
- Bob Tufts [77][78]
- Ike Turner, was an American musician, bandleader, talent scout, and record producer, and the son of a Baptist minister
- Chris Van Allsburg, children's writer[79]
- Conrad Veidt, German actor [37]
- Jackie Wilson, was an American singer. Wilson was important in the transition of rhythm and blues into soul. Gaining fame in his early years as a member of the R&B vocal group, The Dominoes, after going solo in 1957 he went on to record over fifty hit singles over a repertoire that included R&B, pop, soul, doo-wop and easy listening before lapsing into a coma following a collapse on stage during a 1975 benefit concert. By the time of his death in 1984, he had become one of the most influential soul artists of his generation.
- Steve Yeager, an American right-handed former major league baseball catcher [80]
- Catherine Zelazowska, Polish martyr [81]
- Schoenberg was a flip-flopper.
- The most interesting detail would be, How many were sincere? and how many were strong-armed by their spouses?
- Varlaam (talk) 21:33, 22 March 2012 (UTC)
References
- ^ Converting Inca Indians in Peru[dead link]
- ^ Jewish Encyclopedia
- ^ Bernstein, Fred (2009-01-01). "Onetime Catholic Priest Abraham Carmel Celebrates His 25th Year as An Orthodox Jew". People.com. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ O'Toole, Lesley (2006-12-22). "Ben Stiller : 'Doing comedy is scary'". London: The Independent. Retrieved 2006-12-22.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Bookbrowse
- ^ Interview from Amazon: States her parents weren't very religious, but that "I did spend 4 years in a Catholic school, from ages 9 to 13. Those years were quite influential intellectually, although I left the Church at the age of 15.]
- ^ Bet Debora. "Judaism – Reflections on Giur". Bet-debora.de. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ "Providential Accidents: An Autobiography : Geza Vermes : ISBN 9780847693405". Buy.com. 2007-10-04. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ Jewish Encyclopedia
- ^ "Antoine, Nicolas:". JewishEncyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ Jerusalem Post
- ^ Gensler, Howard (2006-11-27). "'Borat' to wed Aussie actress Isla Fisher". Retrieved 2006-11-29.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) [dead link] - ^ "Isla Fisher's wife wish". soFeminine.co.uk. 2009-01-19. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ Who's Who in Christianity By Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok, pg 107
- ^ j. – Julius Lester: There's `no magic formula' for blacks and Jews (print view)
- ^ Арнольд Шёнберг
- ^ Commentary Magazine
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- ^ "Report: Tycoon Donald Trump's daughter converting to Judaism – Haaretz – Israel News". Haaretz. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ "A History of the Abuyudaya Jews of Uganda". Jewishvirtuallibrary.org. 1928-11-24. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ Kulanu: Bene Ephraim of Andhra Pradesh, South India[dead link]
- ^ "World | South Asia | Rabbi backs India's 'lost Jews'". BBC News. 2005-04-01. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ The barbarian conversion: from ... – Google Books. Books.google.com. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ Part Two[dead link]
- ^ The originator of the acts of terrorism in London was standing near Tony Blair Retrieved on April 3, 2008
- ^ Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, art. Aquila of Sinope
- ^ Le Figaro Magazine which states "as though his conversion to Judaism in 2002 had paradoxically made him closer to his Pas-de-Calais roots".
- ^ Arc Poetry review of "Jacob's Dream" which states "Brewster is fascinated with her newly-adopted faith of Judaism—poems about Jewish holy days and heritage are sprinkled throughout"
- ^ "May Britt Joins Jewish Faith", The New York Times, 18 October 1960, p. 46
- ^ Q&A with Sarah Brown "Judaism, for me, is more a spiritual thing than a religion, but I feel that I have a Jewish soul. I didn't convert because of my marriage; I just always felt like there was a Jewish soul inside of me just dying to get out."
- ^ Chicago Sun Times via "Find Articles.": Said of her conversion "I needed to know where God was, and I went back to the basics."
- ^ EsMas.com
- ^ "Danielillo Of Leghorn". JewishEncyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ "Carrasco". JewishEncyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ a b c "Converted to Judaism". Nndb.com. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ "Happy Birthday, Connie Chung, Award-Winning Journalist". Findingdulcinea.com. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ Jewish Virtual Library
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
autogenerated1was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ A Publishers Weekly review of Jacqueline Du Pre: A Biography by Carol Easton [2] states she was "the daughter of anti-Semitic parents who herself converted to Judaism and at age 21 married Jewish pianist-conductor Daniel Barenboim."
- ^ "Democratic Convention Notes: Meet Chinese Jewish candidate Hank Eng – Haaretz – Israel News". Haaretz. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ Luke Ford, XXX-Communicated: A Rebel Without a Shul. iUniverse, Inc., 2004. ISBN 0-595-66441-5
- ^ "Style « Adriana Sassoon". Adrianasassoon.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ "Soleil Moon Frye aka Punky Brewster (Photos, Bio)". Bitten and Bound. 2008-09-15. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ "Furness, Steve : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum". Jewsinsports.org. 1950-12-05. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ Jewish Encyclopedia
- ^ "Horlen, Joe : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum". Jewsinsports.org. 1937-08-14. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ The Big Book of Jewish Sports People by Peter Horvitz page 53
- ^ Hart – [3] "Thought there are no Jewish Republicans in show biz? Well, Bush contributors include... host Mary Hart, who’s a convert to Judaism..."
- ^ Her website
- ^ El Mundo
- ^ "Jutze, Skip : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum". Jewsinsports.org. 1946-05-28. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ Times Online interview: She says in the interview "I converted to Judaism in 1983. I am not a deeply religious person but it is a vital part of my life. It shapes my beliefs, and how I look at the world."
- ^ Beth Israel
- ^ Baseball Almanac.com
- ^ "McCullum, Sam : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum". Jewsinsports.org. 1952-11-30. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco states of her marriage, "Adah was not at all interested in home or family; in fact, the only thing she shared sincerely with him was his religion–she adopted the Jewish faith and remained steadfast in it until her death."
- ^ "BBC On this Day"
- ^ The Jewish Community of Rome[dead link]
- ^ This Month in Jewish History: September[dead link]
- ^ "Jewish History 1550 – 1559". Jewishhistory.org.il. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ "Google Translate". Translate.google.com. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ "Jewish Expulsions". Sunray22b.net. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ bigadmin (2006-04-24). "Same day any year, any millenium Any Yom Hashoah – Villagers with Torches". Vwt.d2g.com:8081. Retrieved 2010-01-02. [sic]
- ^ "ROME:". JewishEncyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ The Independent February 7, 2005; online here Findarticles accessed 11 December 2006
- ^ The Big Book of Jewish Sports Heroes by Peter Horvits page 100
- ^ The Nation
- ^ [4][dead link]
- ^ "Plager, Bob : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum". Jewsinsports.org. 1943-03-11. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ biography from "Female Brando: The Legend of Kim Stanley" by Jon Krampner, 2006
- ^ New York Times book review
- ^ Stilley – [5] "...the former model, raised a Christian in Conway, S.C., recently announced that she is converting to Judaism. Even her rabbi is befuddled.... "The first thing that attracted me to Judaism was the undeniable family strength that has held Jewish people and culture together for 3,000 years. . . Jews, whether religious or not, know where they have come from and what they would wish for their future, and this certainty is based on fact, not faith.... "I will not be a perfect Jew, nor will Judaism make me perfect. But I know that Judaism will give me faith, support, knowledge, and history. I am not Jewish because I choose to be. I am Jewish because there is no other choice for me.""
- ^ In her book Elizabeth Takes Off, Taylor writes, "[Conversion to Judaism] had absolutely nothing to do with my past marriage to Mike [Todd] or my upcoming marriage to Eddie Fisher, both of whom were Jewish. It was something I had wanted to do for a long time." [6]
- ^ "Bio". Penina Taylor. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ "NJ Jewish News on-line | Ex-big leaguer celebrates the day he switched teams". Njjewishnews.com. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ "Tufts, Bob : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum". Jewsinsports.org. 1955-11-02. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ Jewish Bulletin of Northern California:On being asked about Christmas, because of the Santa Claus related The Polar Express, he stated "We have a Jewish household. I converted when I married Lisa."
- ^ "Yeager, Steve : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum". Jewsinsports.org. 2000-12-16. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
- ^ "Zelazowska, Catherine:". JewishEncyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2010-01-02.
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