How does one convert to Judaism?

[St Leo]

I am pretty sure mainstream Hinduism doesn't actively seek converts either.

[lord of the mark]

Originally posted by chegitz guevara
I considered it for a time (after all, Jesus was trying to teach people to be better Jews, not become Christians), but I started to drift away from being religious altogether. I have been lead to believe it is not an easy process. Rabbis want to know why you would want to willingly join one of the most persecuted groups in history.

Interestingly enough, there is quite a bit of conversion in the American South, where entire evangalist congregations have been known to up and convert.

theres a law that says youre supposed to turn away a would be convert 3 times, and then only if he/she persists do you pursue it. The movements differ in how literally they take this, iiuc - reform, and conservative will certainly accept sincere spiritual searching as a motivation, though they are not running around trying to "save souls". You are expected to learn a good bit, but i certainly now quite a number who have managed the process.

I havent heard about entire southern congregations who have CONVERTED - i have heard of one that became a "noachide" congregation - they follow the "laws of the sons of Noah" that Judaism prescribes for gentiles. Havent heard that they want to make aliyah, so you dont have THAT to worry about, Azazel.

[lord of the mark]

Originally posted by Zero
I wonder if there is any arabs that converted to judaism (im sure theres a case if u look for it) and if there is a biase agst letting arabs into judaism.

i think the problem there is more the reaction from the family.

[The Templar]

Does nobody here watch "Sex and the City"?

This was a major plot point this season.

[lord of the mark]

Originally posted by Azazel
That explains quite a lot of what has been going on, lately.


Honestly, though, I ", have no problem with people joining "Judaism", and joining our glorious nation, as long they don't believe in god.

Not much luck there, Az, heck even the Reform converts i meet are spiritually intense, and the conservative ones are often completely observant. Nah, you want more secular Jews, you're gonna have to attract more of us jews by birth.

[Az]

esp. with arabs.

Trying to date an arab girl is like somewhere between holding a KKK march in Harlem, and playing Russian roulette with 5 bullets in.

[Az]

Originally posted by St Leo
I am pretty sure mainstream Hinduism doesn't actively seek converts either.

makes sense, since both are "national" religions.

[Ecthy]

has noone else seen that movie?

[Az]

I didn't, or at least I don't remember it.

[Ecthy]

it's fun. what did lotm say?

[lord of the mark]

i didnt see the movie either

[Ecthy]

I'll restrain from silly jokes as long as at least some people actually want to continue this on a highbrow level

[Az]

my brow is pretty high. esp. when I am standing.

[Ecthy]

I know. Alcohol can change that state of body quickly though. So watch out. It's less than 2 weeks.

[Az]