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Is a conversion appropriate in this circumstance?
rafeli18:
--- Quote from: אפרים בן נח on July 14, 2013, 10:05:39 PM ---Yes he was. And they should leave it's not their land. They only came for work after the Jews came back!
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Would he have accepted arab converts fully given the tensions?
Ephraim Ben Noach:
--- Quote from: rafeli18 on July 14, 2013, 10:08:50 PM ---Would he have accepted arab converts ?
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I can't speak for him... but I don't see why not, if they truly want and believe in Hashem, why not...
rafeli18:
--- Quote from: אפרים בן נח on July 14, 2013, 10:13:10 PM --- I can't speak for him... but I don't see why not, if they truly want and believe in Hashem, why not...
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That's the difference between Judaism and Islam. It takes literally 2 minutes to convert and once you become a Mooslim you can't leave :o
rafeli18:
--- Quote from: muman613 on July 14, 2013, 09:41:53 PM ---Shalom Rafeli18,
Welcome to JTF. It sounds to me like you have a genuine interest in Judaism. I think that is a great thing. You must ask yourself if you are ready to take on the entire 613 commandments as given to us through Moses at Mt Sinai. If you are converting it is essential, from a religious standpoint, to ensure that those converting are sincere in their desire to take on the lifestyle of Torah.
Let nobody fool you, it is more restrictive than you may think. You will want to learn about the laws of Kashrut, the laws of prayer (times and rituals involved including tallis and tefillin), the laws of family purity, the laws of the holidays and Shabbat. Of course during a conversion you will be introduced to all of these things slowly and with a chance to absorb it before being 'obligated' to them. Many Rabbis may try to dissuade you from making the conversion, and this is a good thing.
I do believe that some Chabads may provide you with an opportunity to learn about Jewish law and custom. I am involved with Chabad in my area and they are certainly open to all people who are genuinely interested in Jewish education, while they always first recommend non-Jews accept the seven Noachide laws.
So I look forward to speaking with you in the future.
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Thank you for your kind words. My interest in Judaism has slowly increased over the years due to several factors.I admire the spirit of Judaism and the resilience of the Jewish people against such adversity. My grandmother was Jewish until she converted so there was some influence on my life but it was relatively minimal. I am aware of the 613 commandments from Hashem that maintain order and holiness. Whilst at such a early stage in my life I could make a rash decision I sincerely hope that my perseverance will shine through especially when faced with the 3 rejections scenario. I am currently reading Essential Judaism which is really insightful. Would you recommend any others? It's the holidays now so I have more free time.
rafeli18:
--- Quote from: muman613 on July 14, 2013, 09:43:47 PM ---Pay no attention to the 'maddonas' we have no such thing in Judaism... She is a mockery of Jewish belief. Her desecration of all that is Jewish will cause her much distress in the next world...
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She claims to be religious whilst posing half naked on stage. Chutzpah or what?
I do admire her humanitarian stance however but she's over the top
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