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Jewish News 24 · Jul 26, 2026

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Ashley L. Jackson, the daughter of the late civil rights leader and Baptist minister Rev. Jesse Jackson, has revealed that she converted to Judaism after a yearslong spiritual journey, writing that her father embraced her decision and supported her faith before his death. In a personal essay published Friday in The Washington Post, Jackson said she completed her conversion on June 12 after years of study, reflection and involvement in Jewish life.

Ashley L. Jackson, the daughter of the late civil rights leader and Baptist minister Rev. Jesse Jackson, has revealed that she converted to Judaism after a yearslong spiritual journey, writing that her father embraced her decision and supported her faith before his death. In a personal essay published Friday in The Washington Post, Jackson said she completed her conversion on June 12 after years of study, reflection and involvement in Jewish life.

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