Can you convert into Judaism?
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Can you convert into Judaism?
Conversion to Judaism (Hebrew: גיור, giyur) is the process by which non-Jews adopt the Jewish religion and become members of the Jewish ethnoreligious community. It thus resembles both conversion to other religions and naturalization. The procedure and requirements for conversion depend on the sponsoring denomination.
How do I start converting to Judaism?
How to convert
- discuss possible conversion with a rabbi.
- study Jewish beliefs, history, rituals and practices.
- learn some Hebrew.
- get involved with Jewish community life.
- believe in G-d and the divinity of the Torah.
- agree to observe all 613 mitzvot (commandments) of the Torah.
- agree to live a fully Jewish life.
Which religion can you not convert to?
Sects of some religions, such as the Druze, Yazidis, Zoroastrians, and Yarsans, do not accept converts at all.
Can you convert to Judaism and move to Israel?
Orthodox Jews do not recognize conversions performed by Reform or Conservative Judaism. However, the Law provides that any Jew regardless of affiliation may migrate to Israel and claim citizenship.
Why is cremation forbidden in Judaism?
Jewish law and tradition consider cremation as destruction of property. Jewish mysticism, or Kabbalah, also holds that the soul does not immediately depart the body. Rather, it slowly leaves the body as it decomposes; cremation therefore is considered to cause pain, even after death.
Is converting religion a sin?
International law. The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights defines religious conversion as a human right: “Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief” (Article 18).
How do I change my religion officially?
The Indian constitution earmarks freedom of religion as one of our fundamental rights. You can change your religion legally by making a notarized affidavit, placing a newspaper advertisement and notifying the change in the national Gazette.
Can converts marry in Israel?
Israeli law does permit marriages in Israel between converts.
Is it OK to change religions?
