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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.
Can a Hindu practice Judaism?
Anyone can attempt to follow Jewish tradition, but to truly practice Judaism, a person must be accepted as part of a Jewish community, and that involves conversion. Someone from a Hindu background who is accepted as a convert is no longer a Hindu, just as someone from a Christian background who is accepted as a convert is no longer a Christian. Once a conversion is complete, the convert is a Jew, who, it is hoped, will practice Judaism.
What is Yiddish word for converting to Judaism?
גער is the word in Yiddish for someone who converts to Judaism. It is pronounce gair (like hair but with a g).
Can a Kohen marry a convert to Judaism?
According to Jewish law, a Kohen can't marry a convert to Judaism.
Why might someone choose to convert to Judaism?
Someone might want to convert to Judaism because they want to learn more about other religions and cultures. For example, If you are Christian or Muslim and your spouse is Jewish, may be she (or her family) would want you to convert to Judaism as condition to marry her. However, it is your own choice to convert to which religion you believe in. You should NEVER be forced into any choice.However, your own choice should be based on careful reading and understanding of the religion you convert to and be based on rational belief in the new religion commitments and obligations. Although Quran, the Muslims holy book, says that no compulsion in religion but Muslims believe that you are responsible of your choice and decisions in the Day of Judgment. You should be aware that you will be judged by God (the Creator) on your choices on the the Day of Judgment when you would be rewarded or punished according to your own choice and practices in your first life.
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 religion has rabbis?
A rabbi by Hebrew definition is a teacher. But really, it's more reffered to someone who teaches Judaism. I should know, I'm Jewish!
To change one's beliefs ends with vert?
The word you are probably looking for is "convert." It can be used as a noun or a verb: VERB: "He was a Christian but converted to Judaism." NOUN: "A convert is often more zealous in following the religion than someone born into it."
Did Barack Obama convert to Judaism?
No, Obama is a Christian.
Did Otto Hermann Kahn convert from Judaism?
yes
Did jethro convert to Judaism?
Yes, according to tradition.
