I have always been interested in the Jewish religion.. and as much as i am a catholic i have never really practised or followed by it.. Judaism however has always facinated me.. is it possible for one to convert?
2007-01-04 11:46:43 · 30 answers · asked by danny.edwards 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure it is. I converted 35 years ago------------couldn't be happier.
Added note: All branches of Judaism will convert you-if you are serious and are willing to study hard beforehand. To convert in the Orthodox movement, you must also show that you live a completely Kosher life. If you are a woman, and will be having children, you should convert Orthodox, as this way all the branches will consider your children to be Jewish. Reform conversions are not accepted by the Orthodox and the Conservative branches.
And, it is not true that converts are not accepted by the Jewish community. They are.
2007-01-04 11:49:21 · answer #1 · answered by Shossi 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It totally able to convert to Judaism. That is always the interesting thing when people state that others can be racist against Jews, since they are religious followers and not a race. Hence you can convert to that religion and they will be happy to take you.
2007-01-04 11:50:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would assume you can.
I saw a documentary about a Christian chap that married a Jewish woman. But before he could marry her, he had to study the Jewish faith and even get circumcised...Ouch! He was in his mid twenties. So I cannot see why you cannot convert to Judaism.
I am sure you can convert to any religion you wish to be apart of.
2007-01-05 03:34:12 · answer #3 · answered by Qwerty_Monster_Munch 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible, but highly discouraged.
This is because, it simply doesn't matter if you are a Jew or Gentile. The Torah outlines 7 universal commandments for all mankind to follow, known as the sheva mitzvot b'nei Noach.
There are several folks now who acknowledge the Torah and the Oneness of God, and follow the Noahide Covenant.
2007-01-07 12:48:36 · answer #4 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My father is a kabbalist, kabbalah is jewish mysticism, but my father is not jewish. He is writing a book, he has taught classes on kabbalah, but he has not quite converted. My parents do want to convert, but the rabbi at the jewish temple thinks they should rejoin their original church/the mormon church. As far as physically converting/being baptized, I don't know, but you can still convert in mind like my parents have.
2007-01-04 11:54:41 · answer #5 · answered by Bedam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. It is not common and some branches of Judaism don't allow it but most do. Judaism does not seek converts but does accept them.
Have a look at Zoroastrianism as a religion - I find it very interesting. It's a very ancient religion and has close links to early Judaism.
2007-01-04 11:54:51 · answer #6 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes.
Even though Judaism does not seek converts, it accepts converts with open arms. You may try these links for info:
http://www.becomingajew.org/
http://www.aish.com/rabbi/ATR_browse.asp?s=converting&f=tqak&offset=5
-and for a rabbi near you:
http://www.chabad.org/centers/default.asp
GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-01-04 13:26:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some sects say yes, others say no. Well known Jewish converts include Sammy Davis Jr., Rod Carew, and Tom Arnold.
2007-01-04 11:49:29 · answer #8 · answered by Berzirk 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yes , you are able to embrace Judaism, but they will not accept you , because the Jews are the descendants of the prophet Jacob son of Ibrahim peace be upon them . They are also descendants of Sam , so they where a tribe before becoming a religion.
2007-01-04 12:24:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I definetely would convert to biodiesel
it seems the only sensible option considering all the H Oil Wars
2007-01-04 11:51:28 · answer #10 · answered by angelica 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋