More on RCA conversions
A good analysis on YUtopia although I think they missed a few things. Best quote IMHO:
While the GPS's emphasis on halakha is understandable, it is disturbing that the respect of the convert is largely ignored. Conversion is a complicated life changing process for an individual who must change his or her practices, relationships, and identity. One should be able to assume that Rabbis who are in charge of the conversion process would be sensitive to these aspects of converting and to realize that they have an inordinate control over someone's life. That no mention of this is made in a reorganization of conversion policies is simply inexcusable.
While the GPS's emphasis on halakha is understandable, it is disturbing that the respect of the convert is largely ignored. Conversion is a complicated life changing process for an individual who must change his or her practices, relationships, and identity. One should be able to assume that Rabbis who are in charge of the conversion process would be sensitive to these aspects of converting and to realize that they have an inordinate control over someone's life. That no mention of this is made in a reorganization of conversion policies is simply inexcusable.