Joined by Yacov Fruchter, we're exploring contemporary issues and practices surrounding conversion to Judaism. We'll hear short vignettes from people who've undergone the process, and talk about how Star Trek has approached conversion through the lens of joining a Klingon house. HSHW: DS9 You Are Cordially Invited -- Note for upcoming HSHW. In August, we'll be discussing the novella "Creative Couplings" by Glenn Hauman & Aaron Rosenberg, which can be found in the anthology book Star Trek: Corps of Engineers: Creative Couplings, or alternatively in Books #47 and #48 of the Starfleet Corp of Engineers (S.C.E.) eBook series; and the short story "An Easy Fast" by John Ordover, which can be found in Tales from the Captain's Table, edited by Keith R.A. DeCandido. -- Attributions: Sincerely by Kevin MacLeod / Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5033-sincerely / License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license. Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod / Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome  / License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license.