I was circumcised at 17, now i have 39 and i want to convert to
judaism.
2007-01-29 19:43:25 · 13 answers · asked by circumcised22 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I presume that yo are not serious in this question. In any event, the circumcision is only one of three basic requirements to convert to Judaism.
Olease consult your LOR (local Orthodox rabbi).
2007-01-29 19:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by Ivri_Anokhi 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you are already circumcised then you don't need to do it again. In the conversion process you'll have to undergo a symbolic circumcision, where you will have to draw a drop of blood. All in all, much better than it would have been otherwise. As for saying Jews now regard circumcision as mutilation, that is just a false statement. Perhaps some minority of Jews feel that way, but for the most part, across denomination circumcision, or a 'bris', is still practiced. Furthermore, if you say that circumcision 'a covenant for all generations' is no longer important, what exactly is?
2007-02-01 22:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by Michael J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no.Jewish people now reject circumcision as mutilation.you can undergo the Brit B'lee Milah which is the covenant without circumcision the only way for you to be re-circumcised would be to restore your foreskin or have it reconstructed your foreskin is already gone it can't really be taken away again your best bet would be to contact Norm Cohen.congratulations and good luck in your faith.
Support and information for Jewish parents on
alternative (non-cutting) bris ceremonies:
Norm Cohen
NOCIRC/Michigan
P.O. Box 333
Birmingham, MI 48012
Tel 248-642-5703 Moshe Rothenberg, C.S.W.
Alternative Bris Support
and Ceremonies
Brooklyn, NY
718-859-0650 Ron Goldman, Ph.D.
Jewish Associates of CRC
P.O. Box 232
Boston, MA 02133
Tel 617-523-0088
Jewish Associates of CRC makes known to the Jewish community that a growing number of Jews either have not circumcised their son or would choose not to circumcise a future son. It is an opportunity for Jews who take this position to declare themselves and to be counted. A confidential list of Jews who contact the Circumcision Resource Center for this purpose is maintained. Learn how you can join Jewish Associates of CRC.
Israeli Association Against Genital Mutilation
P.O. Box 56178, Tel Aviv 61561, Israel Tel 972-9-8949236 E-mail: avshalom@ozemail.com.au
Af-Milah - Second Thoughts on Brit Milah The Israeli Newsletter Against Circumcision (in Hebrew)
P.O. Box 207, Rosh-Pinah 12000, Israel Tel 972-51-979568 E-mail: af-mila@canaan.co.il
Brit Milah (in Hebrew)
Brit Shalom Providers Brit Shalom is a non-cutting naming ceremony for newborn Jewish boys.
2007-01-30 09:00:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
converting to Judaism involves much more than circumcision, and in your case, when you convert, the actual circumcision will be largely symbolic.
2007-01-30 03:47:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You can do it yourself with a saw-zaw and some peroxide. What is it with men and their foreskin? I am keeping mine all 427 sq. ft of it. The way I see it God isn't going to looking at my penis. I heard circumcision later in life is a painful event, man you are crazy....
2007-01-30 03:56:17 · answer #5 · answered by tenbelow 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Is that possible? A second circumcision? How?
2007-01-30 03:47:40 · answer #6 · answered by Kurtis A 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you need to be re-circumcised. Talk to your Rabbi. You just have to go through the educational training. Foreskin gone, foreskin gone....
2007-01-30 03:48:21 · answer #7 · answered by artemisaodc1 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You have 39 what? 39 anyos?
Ask your LOR.
2007-01-31 14:06:51 · answer #8 · answered by T J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've already been circumsiced, they won't do it again! All they'll do is take a drop of blood...
2007-01-30 03:47:01 · answer #9 · answered by -♦One-♦-Love♦- 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you need two kinds of head doctors
2007-01-30 03:47:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋