Is there an easier way to convert to Judaism?

Question

My brother-in-law wanted to convert so he had to go through a year of school at the local temple and lots of meetings with the Rabbi. It was quite an ordeal and took a lot of time. My wife said she would not mind converting since I'm Jewish but doesn't want to have to jump through all those hoops. Is there an easier way to convert?

Answer 1

No-----there is not. In fact, your brother-in-law was very lucky. The norm is about 2 years of study with a Rabbi, plus group classes.

If your wife wants to convert, she should convert Orthodox-if you will be having children. You will want to be sure the children are considered Jewish, and Orthodox conversion is the only way that all branches of Judaism will accept them as Jews.

This will require at least two years of study, and living an Orthodox and Kosher life. She will have to show the Rabbis that she does keep a Kosher home, and all the rituals. She will need to go to a Beit Din of Rabbis for the conversion, and possibly studying with them some. The Mikvah is included in this conversion.

I only went thru a Reform conversion, as there were to be no children involved. But, I did study for almost 2 1/2 years before the conversion.

Answer 2

Catholics have to do a similar thing called RCIA. The point of all this is to understand that changing religions is not like buying a new bicycle. It is an adoption of a way of viewing your life in relation to God and Eternity. Even among those who grow up within a faith, a great deal of study is done. Catholic children have religious education classes.

If your wife wishes to convert to Judaism, why does she wish to avoid learning about the religion? Does she think it unimportant? The classes are a part of the religion, and if you wish to convert, that is simply a part of the process. Why look around for a "back door"?

Answer 3

No offense to your wife, but it doesn't sound like she's converting for the right reason if she's looking for an easy way to do it. If she really wants to, that's great, but I'm sure the "hoops" are there for a reason.

Good luck to both of you.
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Answer 4

If this is something she wants to do, then it won't be a chore for her and the time should go by quickly. I encourage everyone to take time and put in effort with their religious studies, and I think you're wife should have to go through the work and effort. This will help her appreciate the outcome at the end even more considering how hard she had to work.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

No. Conversion is a big deal and the process is what it is to make sure you know what you are getting into and so you have at least a working knowledge of Judaism.

Marriage is the wrong reason to convert.

Answer 7

Nope. That actually sounds easier than many conversion processes I've heard of. It's difficult on purpose--they only want people who are serious about converting.

Answer 8

Yeah, sounds like either way-you are going through a lot of trouble for nothing. If you are doing it for the wrong reason-why not convert to the catholic church? Its much easier, and just as wrong.

Answer 9

The easy path is not the best. At least, she doesn't have to get circumcised. A Blessed New Year to you.

Answer 10

relgion is a way of though- if you say your jewish, you are! You dont have to jump through the hoops- cause theirs a dozen different kind of jews out their- some practice, some dont, some beilive in jesus some dont, some go to temple some dont, it just depends.