What constitutes a recognized Jewish community is sometimes open to debate. For example, the Abayudaya community in Uganda, whose members were converted to Judaism by the Conservative movement, are regarded as a recognized Jewish community by the Jewish Agency and the international Conservative movement, but not by Israel’s Interior Ministry.
Many of us think of conversion as a religious act, yet becoming a Jew is more than an act of faith. It is also the joining of the Jewish family. Usually — though not always — we join a family by being born into it. And while it may strike our ears as Christian, the motif of being “born again” is a central element of conversion to Judaism.
Prior to completing the process of conversion, a rabbi should require that each prospective convert make commitments within each of the following areas. These commitments should be viewed as a demonstration of a dedication to kabbalat mitzvot within the context of the brit [covenant] between God and the Jewish people and as a starting point for
Notable converts from Judaism who attempted to convert other Jews are more visible in historical sources beginning around the 13th century, when Jewish convert Pablo Christiani attempted to convert other Jews. This activity, however, typically lacked any independent Jewish-Christian congregations, and was often imposed through force by
This time I sent out an email to a shul and received an instant response, an invitation to the community Shabbat dinner and the introduction to the rabbi. The rabbi saw that Judaism was in my heart and wanted to help me fulfill my dream. The road to and through conversion was long, winding and even defeating but I did it!

Although the anti-Jewish law was very explicit that anyone who converted to Christianity after 1919 would still be considered Jewish, many hoped against hope that it might save their lives. The Catholic Church was opportunistic and used the desperation of many Jews to win converts.

One evening,when they were looking at one of the biblical books of Kings, “from nowhere this idea came: you must convert now”. Seeing men with black kippot at the LSJS, she felt “this is me
Moreover, suspending conversions is not an entirely novel approach. “They did not accept converts, neither during the time of King David, or during the time of King Solomon,” the Talmud

This a nicely written handbook but only for those who have no idea about Judaism and already want to convert. Author talks about very basic things. I think she focused more on reform and conservative perspectives, rather than Orthodox. The description of conversion process sounds easy, while in reality the process is not that smooth.

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