Conversion
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Is a Conversion Offering Required?
From my understanding, today’s conversions are considered incomplete. The basis is that conversion consists of circumcision, immersion in the Mikvah (ritual bath), and bringing a special Temple offering. The issue is the lack of this offering which I understand is…
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Kaddish for a Non-Jewish Parent
Since I converted to Judiasm from Islam, I often wonder (since my father has been ill) that in the event of their passing, how do I pray for them (as they are Muslim) when I would normally recite Kaddish for…
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Abraham: First Jew? Convert?
Was Abraham the first Jew? Was he a Convert? Answer: You are asking a great question. In Jewish tradition, Abraham is indeed considered the very first Jew. This title is bestowed on him for he was the first person in…
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Being a Jew
I have long wondered how a person is a Jew. I have heard so many different things: That it is something that you are only born to; it is determined by certain personality traits; or it is a spiritual choice.…
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Conversion Far from a Jewish Community
I live in a very remote area, hours away from any Synagogue. I have been reading about, and considering, conversion to Judaism for some time. The problem is my distance from a Jewish community. How would I go about converting…
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Intermarriage, Conversion, and Circumsicion
My partner and I have been seeing each other for two and a half years now, and have recently been talking about marriage. I am Jewish (as are both of my parents), but he has no particular faith (although he…
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Matchmakers
Do Orthodox Jews still use a matchmaker (Shadchan) in determining who marries whom? I have heard that matchmakers usually sort people of similar backgrounds for a match; while converts and Jews who are new to observance often get stuck with…
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Alternative to Jewish Conversion
Can a non Jewish person be a part of this Judaism? Would God accept this path if it were taken by a non-jew? Anyone can convert to Judaism but there is another path that you might like to explore before…
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Interested in Conversion
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to consider my concerns. I live in rural western North Carolina and I know, maybe, 6 Jewish people. And, unfortunately, the nearest temple is a 45-minute drive away… First of all, Judaism…