Responsa -- Answers to Pertinent Questions:

Convert's Birthday

Q: What day does a ger (convert to Judaism) celebrate as his birthday?

A: A ger should celebrate the day of his conversion as his birthday. From the time that he converts, he is likened to a newborn baby.

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