I want to convert to Judaism as well, and I know it might be a slow process but I am willing to undergo it. I have left my old life completely behind, abandoned everything I used to hold dear and everything I used to be for the purpose and cause of developing a higher spirituality and faith that will lead me into heaven. I am not seeking conversion to Judaism to be right with God but so that I can be perfect.

I am not trying to offend anybody but I believe the only way I can achieve moral perfection is if I become a Jew and that is why I want to convert. I feel that this religion has a wealth of knowledge and spiritual resources that I would not be able to find in another faith.

Shalom everyone! I just had a question I was looking to get some input on. In May I started the process of Conversion through my local reform synagogue,I guess one of the reasons I chose a reform one is because you hear many people say orthodox and conservative Rabbis do not welcome converts the Rabbi at the Reform Synagogue seemed very warm and welcoming and I enjoyed taking an intro class with him a few weeks after the class and many weeks of attending services I discussed with him how I wanted to convert. He directed me to take a more extensive class and keep in touch with him via email. I told him I would prefer to work a little bit more one on one with him but he told me since he serves 600 families he really didn't have the time I needed. Now I feel I might have choosen the wrong branch of Judaism. I try to adhere to a strict Jewish lifestyle: I take Saturdays as a day of rest, I eat Kosher, I give to tzedakah, etc, but it's frustrating not to see the rest of my Jewish community not doing the same just because I'm becoming a Jew by choice does not mean I believe I should choose what practices to adhere to. If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it.

Ariel, you need to spend more time with converts and really get to know the fear and intimidation involved with joining a faith completely different from your own.

To all perspective converts: it takes time. Usually years actually to become Jewish. Don't let other Jews, especially ones that feel they have the corner on Halakha tell you you can't do it.

Learn about the Jewish faith, read about it, go to temple and speak with a number of different rabbis from various traditions. Find some Jewish friends and see if they can help explain what's going on during festivals and during Temple services.

Judaism is not a form of proto-Christianity, its a serious faith that's over 5000 years old. Its filled with meaning and a richness that will fill your soul.

I would encourage you most of all to live and experience being Jewish. If the faith is not for you, then don't convert. Be honest with yourself and God. Don't let other Jews bully you around, many will try.

To Life!

taylor

I will probaby be called a jerk for this, Amandajean. But you have no reason to become a Jew. Unlike Christianity or Islam, we Jews recognize that you need not be a Jew to have a RIGHT relationship with God.

It is not easy to be a Jew. And you need not be a Jew. But welcome if you really want to be.

Have you ever realy considered what you eat?

Have you ever really considered that a Jew is reponsible for all other Jews no matter what no matter where?

Have you considered that all Jews will become accountable for you if you properly convert no matter what no matter where?

Judaism is not Christianity where one says come into my heart and your are one. It is not Islam where you say the Shaddahah and you are one. It is not Hindu where you say I are one and you are one.

Judaism is a people. Torah and Talmud are not merely important books. If you do not understand the Hebrew language you will understand neither of those.

I am a Jew. I can go to any synagogue anywhwere in the world and worship with my brothers and sisters because it is always done in Hebrew. (We pray in the same language) (Unless you are Reform traitors, of course.)

If you want to convert ... welcome ... but it will not be easy ... it is not a mere statement of faith. It will require much work. I urge you against it because you need not do so to have a right relationship with The Master of The Univere. Ribon kol Haolamim

Website soundbites and so-called internet sources will lead you astray.

Only a qualified Rabbi can lead you to conversion.