Can a bad person still make a good Jew?

That’s the question asked over at The Forward now that former Liberian dictator (and accused war criminal) Charles Taylor has apparently embraced Judaism — at least that’s what his wife says. From the story: “What if the former dictator – accused of creating an army of child soldiers who went on murderous rampages – actually, […]

That’s the question asked over at The Forward now that former Liberian dictator (and accused war criminal) Charles Taylor has apparently embraced Judaism — at least that’s what his wife says.

From the story:

“What if the former dictator – accused of creating an army of child soldiers who went on murderous rampages – actually, genuinely wanted to convert? Would any rabbi take him on as a student? Should they? The answer: Yes, no or maybe, depending on whom you ask.”


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