Jews...what are the rules for Gentiles if they want to accepted into Judaism?

Answer 1

According to the Code of Jewish Law (the "Shulchan Aruch"), there are three
requirements for a valid conversion:

1) Mikveh - All converts must immerse in the Mikveh - a ritual bath linked to a reservoir
of rain water.

2) Milah - Male converts must undergo circumcision by a qualified "Mohel." If he was
previously circumcised by a doctor, he then undergoes a ritual called "hatafas dam."

3) Mitzvot - This is the clincher. The convert must believe in God and the divinity of the
Torah, as well as accept upon himself to observe all 613 mitzvot (commandments) of the
Torah. This includes observance of Shabbat, Kashrut, etc. -- as detailed in the Code of
Jewish Law, the authoritative source for Jewish observance. This means that a motor
vehicle is not used on Shabbat, that cheese is eaten only with kosher supervision, that a
woman uses the mikveh every month, that hands are ritually washed before every bread
meal, that the status of a Kohen is preserved, and much much more.

All of the above must be done before a court of three Jewish men who themselves
believe in God, accept the divinity of the Torah, and observe the mitzvot.

Answer 2

First you should consider the Noahide laws, which are laws for gentiles. Jews do not believe the world has to convert.

If you are sincere about being a Jew you should learn a bit about it and approach the Orthodox Jewish court; some Orthodox Jew or rabbi could direct you to the rabbi in charge of conversion. Then you will enter a learning and practice program for 1-3 years and if you show enough promise will be converted via immersion in a mikva (a natural water pool) and if a male will also require a circumcision.

Answer 3

it requires a long conversion process that can take several years. Most of this time is spent studying what would one need to know to observe Judaism.


Though its not necessary, Judaism dose not require converts even if you believe in the religion. Their is a group called Beni Noach (the children of Noah) that follow Jewish/gentile law.

If your still interested the first step is to speak with a local Orthodox Rabbi.

Answer 4

they have to believe in judaism, show that they will stand with the jewish people through good times and hard times, and be committed to keeping the commandments and raising their children as jews.

Answer 5

Learn the laws, agree to always follow the commandments, understand the difficulty, immerse, circumcize, and convince a Jewish court.

Answer 6

it has to be skinned