"This bold and impassioned book offers a clear-headed and unfailingly perceptive analysis of the relationship between welcoming converts and a healthy Jewish future. The book should be required reading for all concerned about that future." (Lawrence J. Epstein, president, Conversion to Judaism Resource Center)

"As Tobin promises at the outset of this provocative and stimulating book, his is a controversial thesis. But it comes from one of the most articulate thinkers on this subject, and as such, anyone seriously interested in the future of American Jewish life simply must factor this well-written work into their own thinking." (Dr. Daniel Gordis, dean, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies)

"A revolutionary challenge to the American Jewish community . . . Solid thinking about achieving and maintaining religious identity in the midst of a pluralistic culture and what 'conversion' means in such a culture. Any leader of an American congregation of any faith will find provocative ideas here." (The Rev. Loren B. Mead, founding president, the Alban Institute, Inc.)

"Gary Tobin has written the most important and challenging book in American Jewish public policy in years. People may agree or disagree, but no one interested in contemporary Jewish life will be able to ignore this work." (Steven L. Spiegel, professor of political science, UCLA)

"Gary Tobin, a leading light in Jewish communal research, embraces a provocative solution for American Jewry's continuity problem-a proactive conversion policy." (Barry A. Kosmin, director of research, Institute for Jewish Policy Research)

"An important book, both passionate and pragmatic, that does not cry Cassandra but recognizes the positive potentiality for Jewish renewal through programs and designs of proactive conversion. The author is involved in his subject, as both analyst and advocate. This lucidly written book is significant for serious rabbinic and lay Jews and their institutions who recognize the urgent need to redefine and revitalize Judaism and the character of Jewish peoplehood." (Rabbi Harold M. Schulweis, Valley Beth Shalom, Encino, California)

"Only someone like Dr. Gary Tobin who is so well informed on the demography of American Jewry, could call as desperately and as unequivocally as he does for a program of 'reaching out.' There is a feeling that something can be done besides witnessing the disappearance of American Jewry, and in that sense it is one of the most optimistic books written on the subject." (Yossi Beilin, Member of the Knesset)

"Opening the Gates is a truthful and insightful analysis of the current issues facing the American Jewish community. Dr. Gary Tobin presents innovative ideas and new approaches to revitalizing American Judaism in the twenty-first century." (Rabbi Neal Weinberg, University of Judaism)

"Gary Tobin gives us a fresh, top-to-bottom investigation of attitudes and practices regarding conversion of non-Jews. All Jewish leaders will benefit from this analysis of options and consequences." (Dean Hoge, The Catholic University of America)