I think Israel has a beautiful culture. I want to move there even though I am not Jewish/Muslim/Christian. I am learning Arabic because it is the only middle eastern language taught at my university. I want to convert to Judaism someday.
Should I wait to make aliyah until I have converted?
Are Israeli's welcoming to foreigners from USA?
What are the most in demand jobs for foreigners?
2007-08-15 14:15:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Israel
1. No you do not have to wait to make aliyah until you convert. Their are plenty of programs inside Israel if you are interested.
2. The vast majority are, but I imagine some are not.
3. For that you would have to speak with a proffesional that deals with the issue.
--On a side note I would suggest that before you decide to move to Israel that you spend some time their. Posibly a few months to see where you would like to live and if this is what you really want.
I know many americans that made aliyah (I have not ruled it out myself) and it is often quite a culture shock. Things work differently in Israel than America. You need to see if that is what you want.
2007-08-15 18:21:16 · answer #1 · answered by Gamla Joe 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you want to convert, it's easier in Israel, than in the Diaspora. You can emigrate to Israel without being Jewish, but if you're planning to convert it should be easier than if you just want to live there. The best place to start would be your local embassy/consulate as they will have the details and what processes you'll need to go through.
2007-08-15 23:50:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I was in Haifa port for three months a while back. It was during the winter which can be very cold with driving rain all day. The locals were all trying to be Europeans, so there was no real culture difference. I heard a terrorist bomb go off some way away. The summer is hot, I am told, but I wouldn't want to live there permanently.
2007-08-15 14:26:34 · answer #3 · answered by Always Hopeful 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
You can't become a citizen unless you are jewish or married to someone who is jewish. (before people start hating they should read up on israeli immigration law, christian arabs are routinely denied citizenship because of their religion).
may i ask why exactly you want to convert?
2007-08-15 16:11:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 7⤋
wrong dissection
2007-08-16 07:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋