Question:
I’ve been studying Judaism for a while now. My father is Jewish and I want to convert to Judaism
Where do I start from?
Answer:
Peace and Blessings
A conversion procedure is a significant procedure that requires in-depth mental preparation, great learning, and adherence to the goal.
Only if you have a strong and sincere desire and mental strength to invest in the entire conversion process, will you be able to withstand it.
In short, I will detail the stages of the conversion process for you.
· Choosing the conversion procedure: There are several conversion procedures, Orthodox conversion, Conservative conversion, Reform conversion. According to Jewish law, only Orthodox conversion is valid. Therefore, insofar as you wish to be truly Jewish, and not just for the ceremony, you must of course choose the Orthodox conversion process. To do this, you need to find out about the Orthodox court closest to your place of residence, carry out the conversion procedure there.
· Jewish studies and preparation for conversion by acquiring knowledge about Judaism: To do this, you need to apply to an Orthodox conversion ulpan recognized by the Orthodox conversion court you have chosen.
· Approval of the Tribunal: After the period of study, you will submit a request for conversion before the Court, the Court will examine your readiness for conversion and your desire to take on the burden of Torah and mitzvot. According to his impression of your readiness and desire to accept the yoke of Torah and mitzvot, and according to your ability to lead a lifestyle while keeping Torah and mitzvot, and accordingly the court will decide whether to approve the conversion for you.
· Circumcision and baptism: The conversion stage, in which the convert will undergo circumcision or blood preaching in a supervised medical manner, after a few weeks the baptism and acceptance of the commandments will take place. After these stages, the convert became a complete Jew as a newborn baby.
Wishing you
