I want to convert to Judaism, what is the best way to do this?

Answer 1

If I was you, I would first carefully review the beliefs and practices of Jewish people. Then, if I found myself accepting the beliefs and practices, I would seek out a rabbi for further advice on how to become Jewish.

There is some debate on here about which sect is best, but that is a decision you should make yourself based on your interpretations of each sect's beliefs and practices.

Answer 2

If you are serious, then you first need to talk to a rabbi. The rabbi will most likely sincerely try and talk you out of it. Judaism is not a prostelityzing religion and the process of conversion is not an easy one. And as you can see from some of the other answers to your post, are you truly prepared for the reactions you might get from your friends and family?

Assuming you would wish to go forward, you would then have to attend classes. Different rabbi's and different denominations have different classes but basically the classes are taken over the period of a year. After studying a court is held usually consisting of 3 rabbis. The candidate is subjected to a number of questions. While the questions have to do with Jewish history and tradition, what the rabbis are truly looking for is the sincerity and depth of commitment on behalf of the candidate.

Once you have completed the conversion process, you would be considered Jewish and equally as Jewish as anyone born into the religion from Jewish parents.

I've pasted a website that can probably more fully answer your questions.

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To ST: That is absolutely ridiculous stating that only a conversion done by an orthodox rabbi is recognized. A conversion done by an accredited Reform or Conservative rabbi is recognized by virtually 99% of the Jewish community and the State of Israel. There are a few orthodox rabbis that will not recognize a conversion done by another denomination, but they are becoming fewer and fewer.

Answer 3

Two of the answers that have been given are correct--you can tell which ones they are because they're clearly written from a Jewish perspective. As far as Orthodox vs. Reform conversion--as far as I know, all conversions are recognized for purposes of the Right of Return. However, in order to get married in Israel I think you would then have to have an Orthodox conversion.

I would discuss this matter with a rabbi since choosing the right stream of Judaism will be important for you. Orthodox conversions are recognized by all; Conservative by Conservative and Reform; and Reform conversions are recognized by Reform *and* some Conservative rabbis, depending upon whether or not you've had a beit din and gone to the mikveh.

Answer 4

Judaism is not an evangelical faith. It neither seeks nor is particularly thrilled to receive converts.

Go talk to a rabbi at a Reform temple. He will decide whether or not he wants to assist you.

Answer 5

Jewish people are born not made

They only accept the first 5 books of the old testament

they were angry God did not make them a superstate
but he clearly points out in the old testament, if you continue to sin in the land i have given you then land will spit you out

So i guess since the jews lost their land it must be because......


but of course as they refuse to read the other books of the old testament and delberately fail to educate themselves of this we can see why they are still angry.

God came to save them from their sin, whats the point of making them as mighty as the egytpians or the babylonians if they were going to act in the same way?

Answer 6

Why? See Rev.2:9 and Rev. 3:9.

Answer 7

don't it is a cult.
read the Bible, the best is the New King James version, live by the way Jesus did. Open your heart and mind to God.

Answer 8

you can believe in moses and the others all prophets (Mohamed ,Christ ,Abraham ,etc) by being Muslim