How Do You Go About Converting To Judaism?
So you want to become Jewish? Well, you’re not alone. While there are about 5.6 million Jews in America (representing roughly 1.5 percent of the population), more than 200,000 of them are converts. Converting from one religion to another is always a big step, but converting to Judaism is different: You’re not just joining a religion; you’re joining a culture. Because of the history of anti-Semitism, the Jewish community is a tight-knit group connected on many levels above and beyond the technicalities of religious beliefs. So read on, and learn all there is to becoming an FOWA (Friend of Woody Allen). One last thing: Conversion is a serious thing, and even though we’ve approached the topic with some humor, you should consider this matter with the level of seriousness befitting a spiritual conversion. Make Sure You Really Want to Convert to Judaism There are many good reasons to become Jewish, but those reasons do not include: 1. To spite your parents. 2. Because you’re bored. 3. Why no
