Trump was raised as a Presbyterian Christian.[149] She converted to Orthodox Judaism in July 2009,[150][151] after studying with Elie Weinstock from the Modern Orthodox Ramaz School.[152] Trump took the Hebrew name "Yael".[153][154] She describes her conversion as an "amazing and beautiful journey" which her father supported "from day one", adding that he has "tremendous respect" for the Jewish religion.[123] She attests to keeping a kosher diet and observing the Jewish Sabbath, saying in 2015: "We're pretty observant... It's been such a great life decision for me... I really find that with Judaism, it creates an amazing blueprint for family connectivity.