2007-06-22 23:38:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Anyone can convert to Judaism. There is no restriction based on previous religion or affiliation, in fact, a convert is considered like a new born baby, innocent of the wrongs they committed prior to becoming a Jew (Only wrongs against God, for acts against people you have to get them to forgive you.)
The Rabbis are compelled by Jewish law to try and dissuade you- but if you stick to it, you will get into a conversion programme. it generally takes aroun 18-24 months in which time you are taught to read hebrew, learn the basics of Jewish law, follow the prayer service and understand the major principles of Judaism. After that, if you are a man you are circumcised (or if already circumcised a drop of blood is symbolically drawn) and then immersed in a mikveh.
2007-06-25 00:39:31 · answer #1 · answered by allonyoav 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*Is Catholic*
Catholicism is Judaism. It is fulfilled Judaism. Everything in Judaism is taken up and completed in Christ. Even though it is completed, it is still Judaism, just what is waited on in hope by the Jews, has its obtainment in the Church.
What you are asking is, can a Catholic renounce what the Jews are waiting for and take up waiting?
No, for in giving up Christ, an individual rejects those that are waiting as well. Because Christ is the fulfillment, you cannot disassociate the promises of the Jews from Christ and reject Christ but keep the promises.
Metaphorically if you reject the cake, you must reject the flour, eggs and milk which make up the cake. Likewise with Christ. If you reject Christ, you reject that which came before, that is the promises and the waiting - Judaism.
If you understand that, you will understand why Jesus was so harsh on the Pharisees. They were the closest in theology to his own message, yet in rejecting Him, they rejected themselves.
2007-06-25 12:59:42 · answer #2 · answered by Liet Kynes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our conversion classes include former Protestants, atheists, agnostics, etc., but more than half the class is always Catholic. The main thing they have trouble "giving up" is Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Catholics are always surprised to find that not only are they "allowed" to question, they are *encouraged* to question!
Judaism is not just a change of heart -- it is an entirely new way of life. The message is not so much about putting our absolute trust in God to come through for us or else. It’s about believing in ourselves, and having the courage to look beyond the reality of “what is” or “what has been” to “what can be.” God never promised us a rose garden. He gave us the roadmap to get there and the capacity to plant and cultivate the seeds of a better world.
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2007-06-24 08:04:18 · answer #3 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean, could a Catholic convert to Judaism?
Sure, anyone who's sincere can convert. You'd have to accept upon yourself all the commandments, and give up Catholicism entirely.
2007-06-24 05:02:51 · answer #4 · answered by Melanie Mue 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's not a turning process, but rather conversion.
Certainly. But any non-Jew who wishes to convert must convince the rabbis of his sincerity, then study Judaism for some years, accept the commandments, and then under\go conversion.
Check with your LOR (local Orthodox rabbi).
2007-06-24 07:43:38 · answer #5 · answered by Ivri_Anokhi 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Anyone can convert to Judaism. However, it requires giving up the concept of Jesus as messiah.
2007-06-23 02:06:40 · answer #6 · answered by Mark S, JPAA 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Maybe Maybe not. But a Catholic can accept the Sabbath and become a true Christian as many, many Catholics have.
2007-06-22 23:43:21 · answer #7 · answered by shovelead 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It is just like jumping; fripan to fire!!
2007-06-22 23:45:18 · answer #8 · answered by aslam09221 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋