2007-03-08 08:13:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes
2007-03-08 08:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by bandit 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all don't listen to the two answers above. They are 100% wrong or do not understand what is Judaism. Non Jews can convert to Judaism. Just do research to see what is that you like. In the US there are 3 major branches of Judaism: Reform, Conservative, and Modern Orthodox. Do your own research to see with which ideology you agree with.
If you convert Reform your conversion would only count for the Reform Judaism. If you convert Conservative your conversion will count for Conservative and Reform movements. If you convert Orthodox it would be counted by all.
I know of several people that have chosen to convert to Judaism. It happens every day.
I wish you much success.
2007-03-08 17:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by MaxNHL 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can.
Judiasm, unlike most religions, doesn't seek out converts. There are no jewish missionaries. From the jewish perspective- it's totally OK for you not to be jewish. But- they do take converts if you seek them out. There are a few major sects of judiasm in america. Reform, Conservative and Modern Orthodox are the biggest. Decide how 'observant' you want to be and hope on the train in whatever car pleases you. Find a local rabbi from a local synagogue that you relate to and schedule a meeting.
One of the reasons why there are only 13 million jews in the word today, and like 2 billion christians and 1.3 billion muslims.
2007-03-08 16:18:00 · answer #3 · answered by Morey000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. There are people who convert to Judaism just like any other religion.
2007-03-08 16:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. I have a friend who is doing it right now. The process is different depending on what type of Judaism you are converting to. It's often a lengthly process involving classes, going before a board of rabbis, and a mikvah (a cleansing bath).
2007-03-08 16:18:21 · answer #5 · answered by greensong 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it doesn't make as much sense as converting to Christianity. Here is a good place to reference to explain why I say this:
The book of "Hebrews" goes over this quite extensively in the Bible, it explains that Jew and Christians are basically the same.
Also, part of being Jewish is the actual Jewish blood, going back to Abraham, Christians become part of this family by accepting Christ.
2007-03-08 16:19:48 · answer #6 · answered by John R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. I'd say about 20 percent of our Reform congregation are converts, most of them being former Catholics. Catholics are astonished to find that not only are they allowed to question, they are encouraged to question! You can learn more here:
http://becomingajew.org/
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2007-03-09 15:11:30 · answer #7 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it's not necessary nor encouraged. Since everyone has access to God just the way they are.
2007-03-09 01:42:18 · answer #8 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why would you want to? Salvation is only through the Catholic Church.
2007-03-08 16:24:12 · answer #9 · answered by shahenshah 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋