Cravings of marrying a Jewish woman, and raising a Jewish family.?

Question

I'm a non-Jewish male, however I am seeking to convert to Orthodox Judaism, a process quite unlike conversions to any other sect/religion, in the near-distant future.

I was born and to a certaint extent, raised a Catholic; however, over years of frustration and disbelief of Jesus and his escapades, I have become more and more hostile towards Christian fanaticism and their brand of religious supremacy. Seeing a cross and commuting to the synagogue, by which there is a few churches, I feel blessed to know that someday I will become a Jew -- which brings me to,

I have an intense craving to marry a Jewish woman and settle down to a heavily religious Jewish lifestyle. I fear, however, that her parents, grandparents will not accept me because of my nonexistent Jewish background. Furthermore, I believe that my line of ancestors may have come from Nazi sympathizers in Lithuania (this is only a hypothesis).

What should I do? Where do I start?

Av

I understand that some people would not take me as serious for posing this query, however, with a name such as Avraham, I am telling you in all honesty -- this is what I want.

I have dreams of becoming a Jew, of being with Jewish friends and family... it's something I've wanted more than anything. It is a future goal, and I plan to work hard towards attaining it -- attending a synagogue, learning Hebrew (I'm already near to proficiency).

To those of you who call me sick, let me suggest you look in your history book and see who the survivalists are... they are Jews... They may not be the most loved people of time immemorial, but they are survivalists.

Answer 1

If your prospective Jewish family do not see you as Jewish as they, simply say "What about Ruth? She is a great Jewish hero, and a convert like me!"

It says in the Torah that a convert is as Jewish as any Jewish born person.

I personally cannot wait for the day I can tell you.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY!

Answer 2

I would start attending a Jewish synagogue and talk to the Rabbi about your plan. If I were you, I would convert to Judaism first (this would show that you are truly serious and dedicated) and then find a nice Jewish girl. It would probably go a lot more smooth that way.

EDIT: Don't listen to these people. What you are doing is not sick. I understand it completely. I was a Christian for 18 years and 3 years ago I had a "moment of clarity" and left the christian church and became a Messianic Jew. Follow God's plan for you. What you are doing makes a lot of sense to me. Shalom aleichem my brother.

Answer 3

You have not mentioned your studies but you mentioned what you based your opinion on Christianity on. Have you read the Torah? KJV? or Tamud? Do you understand the concepts and what each is based on?

Don't get me wrong I am not trying to knock your path. However I think anyone's faith should be based more so on personal study and understanding. If you look at various sects of Christianity or any religion you will see majority associations of people. Like the zealot factor of Christianity, some more so with certain sects than others. Remember in the US, is where zealots grow.

Anyway all I suggest is base your findings on experience to a deeper level.

Answer 4

Join a Synagogue and start meeting single Jewish women. Most people in the Jewish community understand what is involved in converting to Judiasm and will appreciate what you've done.
" An acting Jew is better than no Jew at all. "

Answer 5

If you're only wanting to convert just so that you can marry a Jewish woman, don't do it!
If you want to convert because of its way of life, beliefs, ect. whatever...then go ahead!
I've read that once you become a Jew (after going thru the mikvah) then you're considered the same as a natural-born Jew!
Anyways, contact and Orthodox rabbi and start studying!

Answer 6

Well if you really love somebody go ahead...you are free to choose any religion u want...i see da main prob is whether their family would recognize u...then u start impressing them...show them that being a convert u can prove urself to be a deserving jew...most importantly win da heart of that jew lady...but be careful...cuz ive heard of cases whereby they chop of hands for trying to marry woman of another religion...which part of the world r u at? that matters as well...da society i meant...

Answer 7

I can only hope you're joking, but something tells me you're not.

Marrying a Jewish girl will not undo whatever issues you have with Christians.

Sounds to me like the last thing you need right now is a relationship, Jewish or otherwise.

Answer 8

sure a convert to Judaism is seen asa Jew in classic Judaism,interfaith marriage isn't allowed in Orthodox Jews.Interfaith marriage is permitted in different liberal sects of Judaism

Answer 9

you are truly sick~

Answer 10

you are truly sick,