Why don't Orthodox Jews accept converts?

Answer 1

The questioner's information is inaccurate. Orthodox Judaism accepts converts, has a well developed

procedure for the sincere, well-intentioned, would-be convert, and doesn't permit discrimination against

a convert that might arise in the minds of some individuals who might look down on a person whom

they consider not to be a "real" Jew.

The impression may have come from the fact that Judaism does NOT go out to beat the bushes and

try to attract converts. On the contrary, the first response to a would-be convert is to try and dissuade

him from his impulse. Judaism is, frankly, not easy to observe properly, and doesn't need great

numbers of adherents who are going to take it lightly. A person who is aware of the responsibilities

of Judaism, and sincerely desires to take their full scope upon himself, is welcomed and guided through

the conversion procedure, and fully accepted into Jewish society.

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