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Ivanka Trump Discusses Her Orthodox Conversion with Miriam Adelson | WATCH

Ivanka Trump discusses her Orthodox conversion to Judaism at Israeli American Council event with Miriam Adelson, sparking debate about conversion authenticity online."

Bianca Jones

AUG 25, 2026 10:30

1 min read

Ivanka Trump discussed her conversion to Orthodox Judaism during a recent appearance at an Israeli American Council event, speaking with Miriam Adelson about how the faith has shaped her family life.

In a video posted Sunday by Yossi Farro, Trump, dressed in a pink dress, sat on stage with Adelson and discussed the personal significance of her conversion. "I actually converted before Jared and I became engaged," she said.

Trump spoke about how Judaism has been a blessing in her life, describing how the faith's values have strengthened her connection with her children and how observing Shabbat and Jewish holidays have added meaning to her family.

The post gained significant engagement, with hundreds of likes and tens of thousands of views. However, not all responses were supportive.

Some users questioned the validity of her conversion. One commenter referenced a "Lookstein conversion" in relation to Trump's stated Chabad affiliation, suggesting skepticism about the legitimacy of the conversion process.

The critical responses reflect ongoing debates within Jewish communities about conversion standards and authenticity, particularly regarding high-profile public figures.

Trump converted before her engagement to Jared Kushner and has maintained an observant lifestyle, regularly observing Shabbat and Jewish holidays with her family.