mdd, Ir, and chuckie- if I remember my historia correctly I believe that there was another reason that dated a little further back to when times in syria were really good for the jews and people began “converting” just to be a “jew” by name- they therefore decided- it wasn’t anything major or strictly enforced- that converts should not be accepted- because the reason for their conversion may not be correct. and yes it also has to do with when they can to america- then it became more of a takanah and minhag that was held almost throughout the syrian community.- I learned this in high school- and the topic came up again in seminary once or twice in class- and I’m pretty sure this is what my teacher said- but I might be wrong
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