I admire judaism and what the jews went though. How can i convert to judaism without being married into it? I really do think judaism is the true religion of god.
2007-03-26 08:55:40 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Don't. What evidence do you have to suggest it is the "true religion" of god?
2007-03-26 08:59:26 · answer #1 · answered by Some Dude 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Actually the truth is that nowadays people ARE allowed to convert to Judaism, like everyone said find the locall Synagogue usually called a Congregation and talk to the local rabbi, I know of a few people who have converted into Judaism myself.
2007-03-27 12:22:21 · answer #2 · answered by AlessioItalianoBismillah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends upon which Jewish tradition you go with. Originally, you only had to believe in HaShem (YHWH) and obey his Torah. That was enough to be part of Israel. Over the centuries, however, Rabbis have come up with all sorts of "junk" to make it harder for people to become Jewish. It's crazyness. The main reason that Judaism has a negative growth rate is the lack of openess to outsiders. Honestly, most Jews aren't living a very Torah-observant life, especially when it comes to "accepting the foreigner"...which is commanded in the Torah.
Recently I read about a religion called Isarlaism which was started by a Levite family who believed that Jewish traditions weren't exactly in accord with Torah. Frankly, I think they're right...to an extent. I say, read the Torah for yourself, don't just take the words of a Rabbi as absolute truth. And certainly don't let Jewish culture lure you in. It's a relationship with God, not an appealing culture, that is the true purpose of the Torah.
Shalom l'kha.
2007-03-27 06:57:40 · answer #3 · answered by benyahu_levi 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
dont convert to the religion just cos people there sufefered. sympathise, open ur mind more to it, and try to understand it, but conversion comes if u beleive in every single bit of it, not in history. u can become a historian if thats the only reason u wanna convert. many people from other religions are suffereing. in fcat in every single religion.
but what i say is, judaism came first, then after a while people changed slight things in the religion, so god sent jesus with christianity, and after a while costantilope chanegd few bits of the religion, and hence gos sent mohammed. to complete all religions, and readjust what people changed.
convert to islam, and in this way, u will beleive in judaism, christianity , but in the corrct sense that god always wanted it to be. plus the fact that muslimes never opressed a single jews,...in fcat its the other way round.
just read about islam be4 u convert to judaism, read about everything.
2007-03-26 09:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no need to convert to Judaism. All people have access to God. In fact, the Torah contains 7 universal laws for all mankind based on the covenant God made with Noah (sheva mitzvot bnei noach).
2007-03-27 14:35:58 · answer #5 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a rabbi in your area. Conversion is a process, and takes time and energy, as you will have to learn more about the religion and practices. Contrary to one of the answerers, marriage is NOT even a really valid reason to convert to a religion. Depending in where you live, there could be many or few local resources available. You can feel free to leave me an IM ( I leave it on when I am away usually) and tell me more of your story, so I can direct you to the right place to go to find out more.
Incidentally, I love the folks that put an automatic "thumbs down" on a person interested in a religion that is NOT their own... really mature out there, guys..
2007-03-26 09:14:12 · answer #6 · answered by XX 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go see a rabbi, reform type. But be aware that most Jews discourage conversion accept in cases of marriage. Reform are the most open to the idea.
2007-03-26 09:01:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am sure really it is between you and God if you wont to follow it go ahead and look for information in the library. if you are very serious about becoming a recognized convert I suggest you visit a synagogue and as the leaders there.
2007-03-26 09:01:43 · answer #8 · answered by Mim 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I was aking my friends about that.
I was wondering if it was the only religion you can't "convert" into.
but none of my friends new either.
I would like to hear if you can or not?
I have actually never met anyone of the judasim faith, but I would like to.
2007-03-26 09:00:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Speak with a rabbi about it. It will probably be a series of classes and meetings with a rabbinical instructor.
2007-03-26 09:01:17 · answer #10 · answered by sprocket9727 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋