hunkalove · 70-79, M
Sacrifice your first-born child. And vow to never buy retail.
MrAverage1965 · 61-69, M
Key Aspects of the Conversion Process:
Study and Mentorship: Candidates study Jewish beliefs, rituals, and Hebrew, often taking an "Introduction to Judaism" course for at least 12-18 months.
Rabbinic Sponsorship: A rabbi usually guides the candidate through the process, helping them integrate into the community.
Lifestyle Changes: Converts gradually adopt Jewish practices (mitzvot), such as keeping kosher, celebrating Shabbat, and observing festivals.
Beit Din: A panel of three rabbis reviews the candidate's sincerity, knowledge, and commitment to living a Jewish life.
Rituals of Completion:
Mikvah (Ritual Bath): Total immersion in a ritual pool signifying spiritual rebirth.
Brit Milah/Hatafat Dam Brit: Mandatory for males; traditional circumcision or, if already circumcised, a symbolic, almost painless, ritual drawing of blood.
Final Steps: The convert takes a Hebrew name and receives a certificate of conversion (shetar).
The Movement for Reform Judaism
Study and Mentorship: Candidates study Jewish beliefs, rituals, and Hebrew, often taking an "Introduction to Judaism" course for at least 12-18 months.
Rabbinic Sponsorship: A rabbi usually guides the candidate through the process, helping them integrate into the community.
Lifestyle Changes: Converts gradually adopt Jewish practices (mitzvot), such as keeping kosher, celebrating Shabbat, and observing festivals.
Beit Din: A panel of three rabbis reviews the candidate's sincerity, knowledge, and commitment to living a Jewish life.
Rituals of Completion:
Mikvah (Ritual Bath): Total immersion in a ritual pool signifying spiritual rebirth.
Brit Milah/Hatafat Dam Brit: Mandatory for males; traditional circumcision or, if already circumcised, a symbolic, almost painless, ritual drawing of blood.
Final Steps: The convert takes a Hebrew name and receives a certificate of conversion (shetar).
The Movement for Reform Judaism
Thodsis · 51-55, M
@MrAverage1965 That seems like a lot of work.
Can you not just pay a few quid to get a certificate from those who sell religion?
A bit like a Papal Indulgence...
Can you not just pay a few quid to get a certificate from those who sell religion?
A bit like a Papal Indulgence...
Alex51 · 61-69, M
Keep religion and marriage as separate entities .In marriage love is important, not religion.
You’ll need to have intense yenta training, learn to feel guilty about everything and go to public places weekly and perform the ceremonial matzo ball dance.
ekwalizur · 41-45, M
The first thing you do is think long and hard about whether or not you want to go through with it. Then think some more. Then for good measure, think some more. Then when you're done with all that, do some thinking. On top of all that you should do a lot of thinking. By the way, you should do a helluva lot of thinking.
Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
You mean become Jewish or adopt the religion?
You cannot become a Jew any more than I can become an Italian.
If you wish to practice the religion, no idea; there are several sects.
Read about the religious sects, find the one you like, and look for a Rabbi, I guess.
You cannot become a Jew any more than I can become an Italian.
If you wish to practice the religion, no idea; there are several sects.
Read about the religious sects, find the one you like, and look for a Rabbi, I guess.
BridgeOvertroubledWaters · 61-69, M
Not enough
rinkydinkydoink · M
Sit down and watch this - it's as good a place to start as any:
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Gingerbreadspice · F
Make an appointment with a Jewish priest.
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Farhanna · 26-30, F
@HijabaDabbaDoo what pooja
gregloa · 61-69, M
You must be born a Jew.
ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP
Go ask a rabbi.
Farhanna · 26-30, F
@ProfessorPlum77 What is rabbi
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Kiesel · 56-60, M
Do you personally know any Jews?
If so, they’d know best the processes
I’m betting it’s much more extensive than marrying a catholic and converting to Catholicism
If so, they’d know best the processes
I’m betting it’s much more extensive than marrying a catholic and converting to Catholicism
StygianKohlrabi · 46-50, M
convert, obvs
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