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Judaism does not proselytize or seek converts, but it does accept sincere converts.
Conversion is a life-changing and very serious undertaking and a potential convert should think it over carefully. It must not be done on a whim or because of temporary circumstances. One who converts is expected (from then on) to live as a Jew.
The first step would be, without outside help or influence, to get to know about Judaism. The person who felt interested should hang around a Jewish community in order to get a sense of whether Jews and Judaism as it is actually lived appeal to him/her. Also to do some reading. English-language books on Jewish thought and life can be found in Hebrew bookstores.
After that, the interested person would approach a Rabbi and ask about enrolling in a relevant formal course of study. This can last for several years and is an integral part of the process, since he/she will have to actually practice the religion.
Once that is completed, the convert immerses in a mikveh (ritual immersion); and, for uncircumcised males, undergoes circumcision.
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Can a Kohen marry a convert to Judaism?
According to Jewish law, a Kohen can't marry a convert to Judaism.
Why is Judaism so much smaller numerically than the other two religions?
Lots of reasons. One is that Judaism doesn't believe in encouraging people to convert. If someone wants to convert to Judaism, they're welcome to (although discouraged at first), but Judaism has no mass programs to get people to convert. Nor did it usually have forced conversions like the other religions did. Another reason is that Jews have been heavily persecuted over the years and many were killed.
When did adolf hitlar convert to judaism?
He didn't.
What does Judaism do to seek converts?
Nothing. Jews do not seek converts. If a person wishes to convert to Judaism, they are permitted to do so, but Judaism teaches that Judaism should not be proselytized.
Did Barack Obama convert to Judaism?
No, Obama is a Christian.
Did jethro convert to Judaism?
Yes, according to tradition.
Did Otto Hermann Kahn convert from Judaism?
yes
Which faiths make no efforts to convert nonbelievers?
Only Judaism
What is hink pink for a recent convert to Judaism?
A new Jew.
Is Jack Jewish?
His father is a convert to Judaism and his mother is Jewish.
Is Evan rachel wood Jewish?
She identifies herself as Jewish. Her mother is a convert to Judaism and her father is a Christian, so Evan was raised with Judaism.
What is it called to convert from Judaism to Islam?
Jewish people would call it apostasy.
