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There are three really practical reasons: First, the Jewish tradition holds that "the righteous of all nations have a place in the world to come," which is to say, you don't need to convert to Judaism to get into heaven or (in Christian terms) to be saved. Second, Judaism is genuinely difficult. Conversion to any branch of Judaism requires a long course of study, and being a Jew involves "bearing the yoke of the commandments." We're not talking of the Ten Commandments, we're talking about the 613 commandments found in the Torah. Third, Jews are subject to antisemitism. Until recently, under both Christian and Islamic law, converts were routinely executed. In the United States, after Warder Cresson converted to Judaism in 1848, he was declared insane -- he appealed and won, but that still demonstrates how recent and fragile the rights of converts are. Saudi Arabia still imposes the death penalty on Muslims who convert to other religions.
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Do Ultra Orthodox Israeli leaders accept converts to Reform Judaism?
No Orthodox groups recognise Reform conversions.
How do Orthodox Jews help people convert to Judaism?
Orthodox Jews rarely accept converts, but if they do, they require several years of intense study.
What is the best description of Orthodox Judaism?
Orthodox Judaism follows the historical and traditional ritual beliefs of Judaism
Do Orthodox Jews educate or convert people to their beliefs?
No Jews, regardless of level of observation, seek converts. However, if people wish to convert, Orthodox Rabbis will assist them after being convinced that the potential converts are sincere in their actions. That being said, most Orthodox groups, especially Chassidim, try to get non-observant Jews more involved in Judaism.
What is Ultra-Orthodox Judaism?
Haredi Judaism
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.
What is one example of a movement in judaism?
Orthodox Judaism.
What sect of Judaism is regarded as the upholder of traditional Judaism?
Orthodox.
What is the very traditional form of Judaism known as?
Orthodox Judaism.
Does Judaism allow women cantors?
Yes, but Orthodox Judaism does not.
Is judaism a dying or growing religion?
Orthodox Judaism is growing.
What is the difference between Hasidism and other kinds of Judaism?
Hasidim are a portion of Orthodox Jews. They follow Judaism on a strictly Orthodox level.
