2006-09-26 11:15:19 · 5 answers · asked by Rajan S 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, there are two ways to become a Jew -- by birth or by conversion.
The conversion process is very lengthy and requires circumcision for men.
After studying, you may decide against conversion, but I guarantee you will love what you learn! If you're not ready to give up pork, shellfish, etc., I recommend you talk to a rabbi at a Reform synagogue first. The tradition is to turn people away three times, so you must be persistent.
Visit a library and read everything you can find. Judaism is about more than just "believing" and it takes many, many years of study to understand all the traditions and rituals, but eventually all of it comes together in a beautiful form. As the pieces started to come together for me, I began thinking of it as weaving a beautiful tapestry.
You've got nothing to lose. Surely Jesus wouldn't punish you for wanting to learn the traditions and customs of his day.
Shalom
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2006-09-26 11:29:29 · answer #1 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-26 18:18:50 · answer #2 · answered by YUHATEME 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you can convert. It is quite a process...but if it is what you want and you are committed then it can work:)
2006-09-26 18:21:04 · answer #3 · answered by starrzfan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can convert . you need to go to your local synagogue and talk to the rabbi.
2006-09-26 18:19:13 · answer #4 · answered by veg3rdchair 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
(Almost) anyone can convert, but you will be discouraged. (Ammonites and Moabites can't, but we don't know who they are, so we let anyone convert.)
2006-09-26 19:25:26 · answer #5 · answered by ysk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋