Conversion to Judaism requires commitment to following this tradition and religious belief. This is possible through in-depth research on their customs, traditions, laws and history. This is important in helping you understand what you are getting into and how to remain rooted. It is a commitment that will spread all through your life. There are laws and commandments to follow and you will be expected to pass that knowledge to your children.
You are advised to talk to other Jews and your family about the step you are about to take. They will understand your intentions, desires and reasoning and begin to get comfortable with it. You should be clear on why you have chosen to leave your previous religion.
Married persons need to speak to spouses about the decision they have made. Those intending to convert because of marriage will talk to a rabbi who might tell them that Im a rabbi, and will not just allow you to convert for marriage sake. There must be an inner drive and resolve. It is not a publicity affair.
When the decision on conversion to Judaism has been made, you should seek an appointment with a licensed rabbi to discuss and finalize the process. The rabbi will try to talk you out of it in order to check your commitment. This is a test that must be handled well if the process is to proceed. You must indicate a genuine desire to convert.
You will be required to study Jewish life. This is a time to understand the culture, history and customs. It is a requirement that you must pass the test that follows. This happens in a court called Beit Din that tests how much you can adhere to Halacha.
Those who pass the tests at the end of training qualify for the immersion ceremony in the Mikveh to complete conversion to Judaism. It is also a requirement that all males must be circumcised if they are to convert. The process requires you to shed a little blood to complete the ceremony. No male can completely convert without undergoing this ritual.
The children who benefit from the conversion must not have been born before the end of the conversion ceremony. Some authorities are stricter and will disregard even a child conceived before the parent converted. They include the Orthodox and those following higher hierarchies. They demand that these children must convert on their own when they are of age.
A mother can pass the religion automatically during birth. Anyone born before the mother converted will have to wait for the age of thirteen to attend classes. This ensures that each one understands what he or she is getting into.
Conversion to Judaism requires knowledge and understanding of what you want to get into. The reason must be clear and the decision voluntary. You will have a rabbi following up your classes and will be ready to usher you to the next level once you pass one stage. The decision to convert affects your entire life.
You are advised to talk to other Jews and your family about the step you are about to take. They will understand your intentions, desires and reasoning and begin to get comfortable with it. You should be clear on why you have chosen to leave your previous religion.
Married persons need to speak to spouses about the decision they have made. Those intending to convert because of marriage will talk to a rabbi who might tell them that Im a rabbi, and will not just allow you to convert for marriage sake. There must be an inner drive and resolve. It is not a publicity affair.
When the decision on conversion to Judaism has been made, you should seek an appointment with a licensed rabbi to discuss and finalize the process. The rabbi will try to talk you out of it in order to check your commitment. This is a test that must be handled well if the process is to proceed. You must indicate a genuine desire to convert.
You will be required to study Jewish life. This is a time to understand the culture, history and customs. It is a requirement that you must pass the test that follows. This happens in a court called Beit Din that tests how much you can adhere to Halacha.
Those who pass the tests at the end of training qualify for the immersion ceremony in the Mikveh to complete conversion to Judaism. It is also a requirement that all males must be circumcised if they are to convert. The process requires you to shed a little blood to complete the ceremony. No male can completely convert without undergoing this ritual.
The children who benefit from the conversion must not have been born before the end of the conversion ceremony. Some authorities are stricter and will disregard even a child conceived before the parent converted. They include the Orthodox and those following higher hierarchies. They demand that these children must convert on their own when they are of age.
A mother can pass the religion automatically during birth. Anyone born before the mother converted will have to wait for the age of thirteen to attend classes. This ensures that each one understands what he or she is getting into.
Conversion to Judaism requires knowledge and understanding of what you want to get into. The reason must be clear and the decision voluntary. You will have a rabbi following up your classes and will be ready to usher you to the next level once you pass one stage. The decision to convert affects your entire life.
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