I ask you guys this because I didn't know really who to ask!! Anywho, I'm Christian and I really am proud of it, but whenever I see something about your religion I have this yearning to become part of it and feel as though there was something about Christianity i didn't agree with!! I know you guys don't go out seeking for converts, but that doesn't matter!! I just feel like I was supposed to be born Jewish but never was...I always felt I wanted to be Jewsih!! I always get these desires to convert and I really don't know what I should do!! I've read about the process of conversion and it sounds so interesting!! What should I do??
Thanks
Peace
2006-10-17 02:37:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
like my other Jewish brethren have said as you know you dont need to convert nor will you be pressured in any way to do so.
but if you feel the need to be part of the Jewish people this can and should be done though a competent Rabbi. Look up your local Orthodox Rabbi
you can try this website.
http://www.oucentral.org/network/synagogues/synagogues.cfm
call up a Synagogue and arrange a meting with the Rabbi their. Be up front and tell him what you want and he should be able to instruct you from their.
good luck on your journey.
2006-10-17 17:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can contact a rabbi in your area:
http://www.chabad.org/centers/default.asp?AID=6268
http://www.aish.com/aishint/branch/
Also, understand that from the Torah perspective there is no reason for a non-Jew to become a Jew. Since the Torah tells us that the righeous of all nations will have a share in the world to come.
The Torah lays out 7 essential laws for all mankind (both Jew and non-Jew) to follow:
The Seven Laws of Noah are:
Shefichat damim - Do not murder.
Gezel - Do not steal or kidnap.
Avodah zarah - Do not worship false gods/idols.
Gilui arayot - Do not be sexually immoral
Birkat Hashem - Do not utter G-d's name in vain, curse G-d or pursue the occult.
Dinim - Set up righteous and honest courts and apply fair justice in judging offenders and uphold the principles of the last five.
Ever Min HaChai - Do not eat a part of a live animal.
http://www.highcouncilofbneinoach.org/Home.aspx
2006-10-17 15:04:08 · answer #2 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attend a Shabbat service one of these Friday evenings or Saturday mornings and see how you like it. You might end up loving it and converting or you might realize that this just does not fit you. Call the synagogue first and ask which service (the evening or the morning) is more active so you can have a more enjoyable time while you are there.
2006-10-17 14:20:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian, I too know what you mean. I whole heartedly believe that this is because as Christians, we have been adopted in as a Jew. The Christ we serve was Jewish, he practiced all the Jewish customs, and honored the law.
Much of this is due to the fact that nearly everything in the old testament points to the fact that Christ is coming, and He (Jesus) fulfilled all the old testament prophecies.
Galatians 3:
28 There cannot be Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is no male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
29 And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed and heirs according to the promise. (We have been adopted into the Jewish Family)
As a Christian, I embrace the Jewish customs, and the more I study them, the more I see that they all point to Christ.
We have a Messianic Jewish ministry in our community. from time to time I like to visit them. I would encourage you to find a Messianic Jewish ministry near where you live, and i think you will see and find the truth you are looking for.
2006-10-17 02:51:05 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Linder 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Talk to a Rabbi, (But if you convert, go Orthodox. It's the strictest, but most 'fufilling'). It's a lot of work, and make sure you have a good reason. Bu if you do, good luck!
2006-10-17 13:36:46 · answer #5 · answered by ysk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What you feel is already a part of you. It is your desire to discover the roots of the faith of the people who were called to reveal the one true God to all of humanity. That is why they were chosen. I feel the same way sometimes. Start reading the OT (Torah) Genesis-Deuteronomy to explore this.
2006-10-17 02:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by Nels 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
talk to an orthodox rabbi. visit jewish sites (like aish.com) -- they'll help give you a better and firmer idea of what judaism and being jewish is about.
cheerio
2006-10-17 06:45:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion to you is to go and talk to a Rabbi about your feelings. Maybe when you'll know some more about us you will have a more unified decision.
2006-10-17 05:59:46 · answer #8 · answered by yotg 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋