If one became serious about converting to Judaism, how would one go about it?

Answer 1

Please, if you are sincere and serious, go to a Chabad center to be sure that your conversion will be kosher (proper) and according to Halacha (Jewish Law).

It is not an easy thing to become a Jew. It is not a "conversion" in the christian sense, it is a "becoming." You need to ask yourself why you would want to expose yourself to all the hatred and invective that is poured upon the Jewish people. Ask, not only for yourself, but because the Beit Din (Jewish court) will also ask you -- so it helps to have already examined your reasons.)

I think you responded to a question that I posted - can you imagine going through such pain? Is that what you want for yourself?

If you are sure that this life is for you, that you wish to live according to the rules that Hashem sent to the Jews, then begin your study; once you have completed studying, and have been examined by the court, then complete the conversion quickly.

Ask yourself first - do you want all 613 obligations? Are you ready for the prejudice you will face? Will your family reject you, or pressure you constantly to turn apostate? Will you move to be near a shul and Jewish community?

Also, ask yourself if what you are looking for is a way to live by Hashem's rules for the nations (non-Jews)? If that is what you long for, without the problems that come with being a Jew, look into the b'nai Noach movement ( non-Jews who live by the 7 laws given to Noah)

If your answer is that you are sure you want to become one of the Jewish people, you may e-mail me for an adress of a nearby chabad center (or go to the website and look it up yorself - they are worldwide)

Here are a few articles to read while examining your motivation:

http://www.chabad.org/library/article.asp?AID=3002
http://www.chabad.org/theJewishWoman/article.asp?AID=325265 (not just for women)
http://www.chabad.org/library/article.asp?AID=248165
http://www.chabad.org/multimedia/livingtorah.asp?AID=130762
http://www.aish.com/literacy/judaism123/Conversion_to_Judaism.asp

Answer 2

Go to a Rabbi. You will initially be turned away, but if persistant, they will take you on. If you want to be universally accepted into the Jewish community, you must do an Orthodox conversion.

Answer 3

Go see a Rabbi. Be prepared to be turned away three times. It is not like Christianity or Islam where they grab you with open arms.

Answer 4

http://www.jewfaq.org/

That link will help.

I know you have to go to a synagogue for a period of time and prove yourself and your commitment to a board of at least 3 rabbis.

Bless you in your walk...walk like Enoch DID!
David T

Answer 5

Learn about it, read about it, get the materials, be one with the Judaists.

I'm atheist, so I don't know what you need.

Answer 6

Skip a step and look at the Jewish prophesy that Jesus fulfilled. Dont wait for something that already happened. The Messiah has come and his name was Jesus

Answer 7

Talk to a Rabbi.

Answer 8

repeat" I'm a Jew" as you spin in a circle 3 times, then spit on your hands.