In order for a Gentile to convert, a period of study is required, followed by a hearing before a Jewish court (called a bet din) and ritual immersion in a special bath (called a mikveh). Additionally, males must have a circumcision ceremony.
But Jews do not believe there is any need for Gentiles to convert.
A Gentile is, by definition, a non-Jew, so no. Gentiles can take part in Jewish ritual with the exception of ceasing work on Shabbat which is seen to be a Jewish-exclusive activity. Gentiles can study Jewish History, Religion, or Civilization. Gentiles are also free to convert to Judaism if they so desire, but there is no proselytism in Judaism.
A convert to Judaism is generally considered as a newborn. They are considered to not have any family; including parents, siblings and children. Their past is no longer; a convert is "born" on the day they convert. However, a convert's material possessions (and debts) still belong to them, despite this newbornstatus.
A convert.
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Orthodox Jews rarely accept converts, but if they do, they require several years of intense study.
AnswerThe decision to accept gentiles as Christians without requiring them to be circumcided was one that helped attract gentile converts, but eventually led to the separation from mainstream Judaism.
According to Jewish law, a Kohen can't marry a convert to Judaism.
A proselyte can refer to a new convert to a religious faith or doctrine. In historical contexts, a proselyte can also refer to a Gentile who converted to Judaism.
He didn't.
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.
No, Obama is a Christian.
Yes, according to tradition.