I mean....that if u r a jew, u r born jew. that u cannot convert to judaism.
not that I want to convert into anything. I'm just curious.
2006-09-29 20:39:38 · 14 answers · asked by Knowledge Seeker 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is only one way to become Jewish. Only one way. There are no improper ways that work. The one way is through an Orthodox-Jewish Beit Din (Court).
To begin, you need to find a Rabbi.
Most Rabbis are not qualified to work with potential converts, and there are some qualified Rabbis who are too busy to do it or are incapable for other reasons. So don't be offended if the Rabbi you call pushes you off with what sounds like an excuse. The excuse may be real.
There's some silly rumor out on the Internet that there are only 100 Orthodox Rabbis permitted by some Jewish Court in Jerusalem to perform conversions. This is untrue, and ridiculous to boot. There is no such court overseeing Rabbis -- though it might actually be a good thing if there were -- and there is no legal limit on the number of Rabbis who may perform conversions. Nevertheless, most Rabbis do not get involved in conversions, for any number of reasons.
And when you find a Rabbi that works in conversions, he's not going to make it easy for you, because Jewish Law says he must continue to dissuade you, and he will do so by various means. He may push you off a few times, he may not show up for scheduled meetings; there's no telling what he will do to test your sincerity and perseverance. If you are sincere, don't give up. Keep on politely calling or meeting with the Rabbi, until something happens. The Rabbi is following the Torah's Law, so if you give up you can't blame the Rabbi.
Be Blessed and Blessed Be
2006-09-29 20:46:38 · answer #1 · answered by Celestian Vega 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Judaism is a religion. If you study the religion & work with the rabbi, it is possible to convert. On the other hand, if you were raised Jewish & no longer wish to practice that religion, that is also possible, same as with any religion. People's beliefs can change over a lifetime & you may feel the need to change your religion. No one religion can possibly meet the spiritual needs of all the people at the same time. There is no "right" or "wrong" religion. Follow what rings true to YOU. It's a personal relationship between an individual & God. So to answer your question, if you want to change, that is your right to do so (In America, anyways.) Good luck.
2006-09-29 20:42:20 · answer #2 · answered by julie j 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My Aunt converted to Judaism years ago, then married a man who had been born into it. Their running joke is that she is a better jew than her husband. She is very active in the faith.
2006-09-30 02:05:29 · answer #3 · answered by Sky in the Grass 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are already a Jew, meaning born Jewish, its actually redundant. Being a Jew already, all you would have to do is maybe the ritual for a bar/bat mitzvah. But its already accepted that if one is born a Jew, one is already a part of Judaism.
2006-09-29 23:24:32 · answer #4 · answered by Reuben Shlomo 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
According the Bible, there were many Jewish converts (people who were born of a different race, but who chose to believe as the Israelites (Jews) did.
As far as race goes, you have to be born a Jew to be a Jew. But, as for believing, anyone was allowed to convert (which entailed following the multitude of laws that were involved in the Mosaic Law).
As for the traditional Jewish "religion" that exists today, I understand that they do have a ceremony for that.
2006-09-29 20:45:41 · answer #5 · answered by grammy_of_twins_plus two 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
absolutely everyone can convert to Judaism- regardless of their nationality or previous association. For an orthodox conversion the technique is complicated- 2 or extra years of classes (you surely would desire to understand some thing approximately Jewish regulation earlier agreeing to settle for it), circumcision for a guy and mikveh (immersion in a ritual tub f) for the two women and adult men. Conservative and Reform conversions are lots extra handy. however the considerable's that absolutely everyone can convert- the thoughts that Jews would desire to be born Jewish are in simple terms that, thoughts fueled by potential of lack of awareness.
2016-10-15 09:03:46 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not true, you can convert to the religion of judaism.
You cannot convert to be ethnically a jew.
2006-09-29 20:42:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, you can convert to judaism. there are two ways a person can be jewish - they must either be born of a jewish mother, or they must convert. jews don't seek converts, however, and the process of conversion is a lengthy and challenging one, only for the truly dedicated.
2006-09-29 20:42:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is possible to convert to Judaism but from my understanding, they discourage it and make it a very difficult process.
2006-09-29 20:43:40 · answer #9 · answered by Mustafa 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is considered a race as well as a religion, you can become 'an honorary Jew'.
2006-09-29 20:43:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋