2007-02-13 05:04:50 · 6 answers · asked by 6th Finger 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, anyone can convert to Judaism. However, it takes much, much longer than any other religion. First, you must talk to a rabbi, and he will study with you (this can take years) until he thinks you are ready to appear before the beit din (rabbinical court).
The core belief of Judaism is in the Shema:
Sh'ma Yis'ra'eil Ad-nai El-heinu Ad-nai echad.
Hear, Israel, the L-rd is our G-d, the L-rd is One.
Judaism's beliefs are summed up in 13 principles, though.
1. The existence of God
2. God's unity
3. God's spirituality and incorporeality
4. God's eternity
5. God alone should be the object of worship
6. Revelation through God's prophets
7. The preeminence of Moses among the prophets
8. God's law given on Mount Sinai
9. The immutability of the Torah as God's Law
10. God's foreknowledge of human actions
11. Reward of good and retribution of evil
12. The coming of the Jewish Messiah
13. The resurrection of the dead
2007-02-13 05:43:14 · answer #1 · answered by LadySuri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it is very difficult to convert to judaism. You must apply to a Beit Din (house of judges) who will usually turn you away three times before allowing your conversion. You will have to study under a rabbi for a minimum of 1 year (going through all of the festivals and sabbaths).
The core belief of Judaism can be summed up in the Shema: "Hear Oh Israel, the L-rd our G-d, The L-rd is One."
If you are serious about learning more, I suggest contacting your local synagogue. Or click on one of the links below
2007-02-13 05:17:27 · answer #2 · answered by Kallan 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, anyone can convert to Judaism. The core belief is "there is only one God who created heaven and earth"
2007-02-13 05:09:23 · answer #3 · answered by harveymac1336 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, anyone can convert given the proper committment.
And no, no Jews believe in the NT. People who do are called Christians.
The Jews here who have cited the 13 principles and the Sh'ma have summed up our beliefs very nicely.
2007-02-15 09:17:21 · answer #4 · answered by MaryBridget G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basic beliefs of Judaism are contained in the Shemmah (sp?), and the verses that follow in Deuteronomy:
2007-02-13 05:15:55 · answer #5 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
SOME LIKE THE NEW TESTAMENT, BUT WE STILL WAIT FOR A MESIAH. AND TO CONVERT TO JUDAISM, AFTER YOU READ ABOUT,AND LEARN THE BASICS, YOU GO TO A SINAGOGUE,SPEAK WITH THE RAB(MINISTER) LEARN,AND AFTER THE RAB THINK THAT YOU ARE READY AND REALLY WHANT TO ADOPT THE JUDAISM, OK.
2007-02-13 05:12:33 · answer #6 · answered by MONI 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋