Israel's Population and Immigration Authority has rejected the immigration application of Isabella Vinci, a woman who converted to Judaism through a Reform congregation in New York during the pandemic. Vinci's conversion process, which included online study and active participation in Jewish communal life, was not recognized by Israeli authorities, who cited regulations requiring in-person study and greater synagogue involvement. Despite support from rabbis, host families, and legal advocates, Vinci's appeals were denied, forcing her to leave Israel and return to the United States. The case highlights a growing rift between Diaspora Jewish practices, especially those adapted during the pandemic, and Israeli government standards for recognizing conversions, raising broader questions about religious inclusion and the treatment of non-Orthodox converts seeking citizenship.