Conversion to Judaism
Resources for converts and personal experiences of people who have already gone through the conversion process.
Conversion: Cross-Denominational Differences
The different Jewish denominations disagree about the content of the process of conversion to Judaism. Must a convert to Judaism immerse in a mikvah (ritual bath) and undergo circumcision (brit)? Must a convert commit to an orthodox life?
The different Jewish denominations disagree about the content of the process of conversion to Judaism. Must a convert to Judaism immerse in a mikvah (ritual bath) and undergo circumcision (brit)? Must a convert commit to an orthodox life?
What is a Ger?
A Ger is a convert to Judaism. A non-Jew who wants to convert to Judaism is first discouraged so that his/her true desire to adopt Judaism and enter the Jewish community is confirmed. Learn more about conversion to Judaism.
A Ger is a convert to Judaism. A non-Jew who wants to convert to Judaism is first discouraged so that his/her true desire to adopt Judaism and enter the Jewish community is confirmed. Learn more about conversion to Judaism.
Baruch's Conversion to Judaism
Bruce James converted to Orthodox Judaism in June 1980. Bruce has continued his Jewish studies, including learning Talmud each day in the Daf Yomi program. In honor of the 20th anniversary of his conversion, in 2000, he translated a page of Talmud Tractate Kesubos for Art Scroll Publications and is listed in Kesubos as an editorial contributor.
Bruce James converted to Orthodox Judaism in June 1980. Bruce has continued his Jewish studies, including learning Talmud each day in the Daf Yomi program. In honor of the 20th anniversary of his conversion, in 2000, he translated a page of Talmud Tractate Kesubos for Art Scroll Publications and is listed in Kesubos as an editorial contributor.
Inviting Non-Jews to Convert to Judaism
The Reform movement, North America's largest branch of Judaism, will now begin to focus on actively inviting non-Jews to convert to Judaism.
The Reform movement, North America's largest branch of Judaism, will now begin to focus on actively inviting non-Jews to convert to Judaism.
Becoming Jewish
A detailed journey through a personal conversion process, including the events leading up to the decision, the converson itself, and life afterwards. The site includes articles, links and discussions.
A detailed journey through a personal conversion process, including the events leading up to the decision, the converson itself, and life afterwards. The site includes articles, links and discussions.
Conversion to Judaism Resource Center
Comprehensive material about conversion from non-orthodox perspective. Articles on how to convert, guide for parents, information about movements, learning Jewish culture, guide to Jewish books and videos, and more.
Comprehensive material about conversion from non-orthodox perspective. Articles on how to convert, guide for parents, information about movements, learning Jewish culture, guide to Jewish books and videos, and more.
Converting to Judaism
The decision to take on a Jewish religious identity is both significant and complex. While the resulting rewards and sense of fulfillment can be enormous, the challenges and frustrations can sometimes also seem overwhelming. The purpose of this site is to introduce the process of choosing Judaism, explain the rabbi's role, outline the spouse's role, and describe the convert's responsibilities.
The decision to take on a Jewish religious identity is both significant and complex. While the resulting rewards and sense of fulfillment can be enormous, the challenges and frustrations can sometimes also seem overwhelming. The purpose of this site is to introduce the process of choosing Judaism, explain the rabbi's role, outline the spouse's role, and describe the convert's responsibilities.
Orthodox Conversion to Judaism
This group is to provide support for those individuals who have undergone a halachic orthodox conversion, who are studying for conversion or who are interested in conversion.
This group is to provide support for those individuals who have undergone a halachic orthodox conversion, who are studying for conversion or who are interested in conversion.
Restoration of Ruth
Restoration of Ruth supports those who are leaving the Fundamentalist Christian world and committing their path to Judaism.
Restoration of Ruth supports those who are leaving the Fundamentalist Christian world and committing their path to Judaism.
Testimonies of Converts to Judaism
A collection of interesting stories of people worldwide who have gone through the conversion process. Most of stories in this site are about converts who were originally priests, pastors, Bishops, missionaries, and the like.
A collection of interesting stories of people worldwide who have gone through the conversion process. Most of stories in this site are about converts who were originally priests, pastors, Bishops, missionaries, and the like.