[CHA-Donald]

I would like to convert from Christianity to Judaism. I dont have any relatives and few friends who are Jewish and i want to do this for myself. Can i get some help and guidance on how i do this?

[Iamamartianchurch]

You shouldn't convert to Judaism unless your last name contains "gold" or "man"

[CHA-Donald]

Why do you say that?

[spracks21]

Find your nearest synagogue via Google and talk to somebody there. Or just buy the hat off Ebay, taking care not to over bid.

[Iamamartianchurch]

Originally Posted by CHA-Donald

Why do you say that?

Really? Come on think about it for a minute.

[CHA-Donald]

Really the hat is all that matters? And im not Jewish so explain to me,what did you mean by that.

[Iamamartianchurch]

Originally Posted by CHA-Donald

Really the hat is all that matters? And im not Jewish so explain to me,what did you mean by that.

What I am telling you is that unless you are a Jew, do not convert to Judaism.

[CHA-Donald]

Why? Im asking you to support your statement. People convert everyday.

[Fabulous]

I know this is old, but it was on the front page and all the responses were useless.


Find an Orthodox Synagogue and talk to the Rabbi. He will probably turn you away three times out of tradition. It will be a long process requiring learning and soul searching, but if you truly want to convert, it is worth the wait. There are plenty of websites to help with getting you started.



http://www.judaismconversion.org/

Is a good source.

http://www.maven.co.il/synagogues/synagogues.asp

Is a good source to find a local place of worship.



I do not recommend insulting peoples names or religious headwear.

[automagsrule]

I can tell from the posts you put literally zero thought into this. You realization drastic changes of world view like converting religion isn't something you just do on a whim, right?

[spracks21]

I don't know if that's always true. With the proper application of cognitive dissonance, one can identify with any religion really. For example, just this last Sunday I was an Irish Catholic.

[Umami]

Originally Posted by Iamamartianchurch

You shouldn't convert to Judaism unless your last name contains "gold" or "man"

Originally Posted by CHA-Donald

Why do you say that?

Because he's an alcoholic. You know I'm joking martian. Kinda.

I'd check out my nearest synagogue.

[Iamamartianchurch]

I can stop any time I want. It's just that pesky "want" part that always gets me.

[SupraSuper]

I like Judaism better than Christianity but I also like most Christians better than most Jews. The Jews are a very prideful people (not in a good way) so they might not take your desired conversion warmly.

What made you want to switch faiths?

[Paper_Cut]

Originally Posted by automagsrule

I can tell from the posts you put literally zero thought into this. You realization drastic changes of world view like converting religion isn't something you just do on a whim, right?

Ever seen someone convert to Islam or Christianity?

[barrel roll]

Originally Posted by spracks21

I don't know if that's always true. With the proper application of cognitive dissonance, one can identify with any religion really. For example, just this last Sunday I was an Irish Catholic.

That depends on which myth of Saint Patrick you were believing in. It is entirely possible you were not an Irish Catholic last Sunday.

[spracks21]

Originally Posted by barrel roll

That depends on which myth of Saint Patrick you were believing in. It is entirely possible you were not an Irish Catholic last Sunday.

The drinking one?

[Iamamartianchurch]

For Crom Crauch!

Wait... You said Irish Catholic not Irish.

[spracks21]

Originally Posted by Iamamartianchurch

For Crom Crauch!

Wait... You said Irish Catholic not Irish.

I assumed Catholic affiliation with the word, "Saint." Probably not a wise assumption, but I think the spirit of the holiday is what's important. And I had many many spirits.