I have a spiritual belief in the Jewish G-d and am looking for some help in considering converting. Any Jews out there have any thoughts or ideas?
2007-03-10 16:42:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why turn to a religion that has no more sacrifice for sins? Instead of turning to Judaism, you need to just accept Christ as the Lord of your life. After all, He came to save the world not to condemn the world. Read the book of Hebrews, chapter 10 is talking to those Jews that came to believe in Christ as their Messiah.. and what would happen if they turned back to Judaism.
But if you want to still turn to Judaism, nobody will stop you. Its your choice!!!
Thumbs down wow, shows how much you understand God's Holy Word.
2007-03-10 16:52:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
I can only suggest a denomination:
If you're very philosophical in your pursuits, I suggest checking out a Reconstructionist synagogue.
If you're spiritual, but not big on following the laws of Kashrut or the Halakhah, go for the Reform tradition.
If you are spiritual and want to be observant too, try an egalitarian Conservative synagogue (conservative in Judaism isn't the same as in Christianity - they're kind of a happy medium between Orthodox and Reform).
If you want to be completely observant, even in regards to using a seperate kitchen for cooking meat, and having to abstain from sex for 12 days after your period followed by a soak in the Mikveh (even when married), go for the Orthodox tradition.
I hope that helps. If a Rabbi turns you down once or twice, keep coming back, There's a bit of a tradition of "testing" converts. You just need to show you really believe, and the Adonai has "willed" it, so to speak. At least, that's what one of our local Rabbis does. :) Jews aren't proselatizers like the Christian and don't seek out converts, so they handle it differently. Good luck!
2007-03-10 17:05:06 · answer #2 · answered by Kira P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Torah outlines 7 universal laws for all mankind based on the laws Gd gave to Noah (the sheva mitzvot b'nei Noach).
There is no need or requirement to convert to Judaism ..
2007-03-14 14:38:09 · answer #3 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to Matisyahu. His music (although I'm not Jewish) has taught me a lot about Judaism and I really respect the religion after hearing what he has to say.
2007-03-10 16:49:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went to a wedding once were the bride converted from Christianity to Judaism before she said here vows. It was a still hot summer day in southern California , an outdoor wedding and no sooner did she say her last word when there was a cold chill blew through, everyone there felt it as we talked about it at the reception. It may have only been a coincidence but I still remember it.
2007-03-10 16:51:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
I have seen a couple of web sites about that topic. You might like to search them out. I know that you have to learn enough hebrew to read a passge out of their book
2007-03-10 16:48:48 · answer #6 · answered by U-98 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you live near a Rabbi? If you do, seek them out. They will help you with the process, if not, well, tell me, and I will find someone who will help you.
2007-03-10 16:46:40 · answer #7 · answered by XX 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Judas is a traitor to God, traitor to Jesus who hanged himself to be dead upon learning of the consequences of his being a traitor. Judas followed the path of darkness with Satan and you want him to be your God? Make him as your idol.? this will make you traitor to God who give you life.
2007-03-10 16:57:21 · answer #8 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Do what you feel is right for you
2007-03-10 16:48:35 · answer #9 · answered by Pantherempress 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for it.
2007-03-10 16:49:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋