Whatis the difference in between the converted and born jewish people?

Question

what is the basic differences....!

Answer 1

"Any non-Jew can become a Jew by converting. Once he converts, he then becomes a Jew in every regard and his relationship with God is the same level as that of every other Jew.

Unlike many other religions, Judaism does not demand that all people convert to the religion. Maimonides explains that any human being who faithfully observes the "7 Laws of Noah" earns a proper place in heaven. The Torah of Moses is a truth for all humanity, whether Jewish or not.

As well, the Holy Temple did not just benefit Jews. When King Solomon built the Temple, he specifically asked God to heed the prayer of the non-Jew who comes to the Temple (Kings I 8:41-43). The Jewish prophet refers to the Temple as a "House for all nations" (Isaiah 56:7). The Temple was the universal center of spirituality, a concentrated point where God-consciousness filtered down into the world.

In ancient times, the service in the Holy Temple during the week of Sukkos featured a total of 70 bull offerings. This, the Talmud explains, corresponds to each of the 70 nations of the world. In fact, the Talmud says that if the Romans (who destroyed the Temple) would have realized how much benefit they themselves were benefiting from the Temple, they never would have destroyed it!

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But what about the non-Jew who does wish to convert to Judaism? According to the Code of Jewish Law (the "Shulchan Aruch"), there are three requirements for a valid conversion. The requirements are:


1) Mitzvahs - He must believe in God and the divinity of the Torah, as well as accept upon himself to observe all 613 mitzvahs (commandments) of the Torah.
2) Milah - Male converts must undergo circumcision by a qualified "Mohel." If he was previously circumcised by a doctor, he then undergoes a ritual called "hatafas dam".
3) Mikveh - All converts must immerse in the Mikveh - a ritual bath linked to a reservoir of rain water.
All of the above must be done before a court of three Jewish men who themselves believe in God, accept the divinity of the Torah, and observe the mitzvahs.

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The conversion must be motivated for the sole purpose of getting close to God and His Torah, and not for ulterior motives such as money or marriage.

It is inadvisable for anyone to convert until he is able to accept the responsibilities a true conversion would entail.

There are two excellent books on the topic of conversion:
- "To Be A Jew" by Chaim Halevi Donin
- "Becoming a Jew" by Maurice Lamm.

There are two excellent books which are helpful for conversion:
- "Migrant Soul" by Avi Shafran
- "The Bamboo Cradle" by Avraham Schwartzbaum "


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http://www.aish.com/literacy/lifecycle/Its_a_Boy!.asp

Answer 2

Basically, there isn't any difference :-) Once a person is Jewish, they're Jewish - end of sentence. A Jewish person has all the rights, obligations, and privileges that a person born Jewish has. The ONE thing that a woman who converts to Judaism can't do (at least theoretically) is marry a Kohain, and even that really wouldn't affect HER - it would only mean that HE could not serve as a priest should that position ever be reinstated.

There will always be a few Jews who don't accept converts as "real" Jews, but I firmly believe that is THEIR loss.

Answer 3

From all the answers it looks like nothing, but I wonder if the person is considered a "Chosen People" person. I figure the Lord would not make a distinction between. Then again I feel that a Jewish person who becomes "Messianic" still has the "Chosen People" status.

Answer 4

People who are born Jewish have a Jewish heritage/ethnicity..and it has nothing to do with their faith.

I have Jewish friends who are NOT Jewish by religion.

Answer 5

first and most importamt thing, before someone will be converrted to judaism person has to think why? Rabbi will ask that person. there is no basic adifference between person who been accepted judaism and person who was born and jewish

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Answer 6

Simple.
One was raised in the Jewish faith, the other went through a formal conversion.
That's it.

Answer 7

Jesus said you must be born again to enter into his kingdom It does not matter weather you are Jew or Gentile There are Jewish people who accepted Jesus as their Messiah they will inherit God's kingdom. The Jews who do not accepted Jesus as their Messiah are lost the are not saved

Answer 8

Nothing.

Answer 9

Their ancestry.