Converting Jewish And Interfaith Rabbi

By Douglas Turner


It is not easy being a Jew in the world today with so much anti semitism going around and especially so in Israel where there is continued fighting with Palestinian civilians. A Jewish and interfaith rabbi can be contacted to find out what it really takes to become a Jew and how one goes about doing just this. Judaism is one religion where converters are not encouraged to take on this faith and Jews in general do not go out there looking for people to convert.

It is a yearning that leads one onto a path such as this and it is an arduous one to say the least. The Rabbi can be consulted for advice on next to any subject and many find themselves asking questions especially when a couple loves each other where one is not of this faith. An interfaith Rabbi can steer a couple in the right direction and will usually consent to officiating a marriage where one partner is not a Jew.

Orthodox or religious Judaism still does not accept and it is not recognised as a total commitment by just having an interfaith wedding. One has to go through a process of becoming a Jew which can take years to accomplish. This is the way to go if looking to marry someone who is not of the faith and allowing him and her to embark on this process.

This does not only pertain to converts but they also keep an eye on other areas of the faith that must be adhered to. One of these is the Kosher laws that must be maintained and obeyed. Simply put, the kosher laws are those laws that govern which animals may be consumed and how they should be consumed.

This just one of the areas of Law that must be adhered to and there are many and numerous bylaws that require studying should one be looking to convert. Apart from this it is relatively simple to stick to only eating Kosher as the Beth Din stamp of approval can be found on many products in the market. This can be found on the packaging of many products assuring the consumer that they are Kosher.

A Hechsher is the seal of approval and when wanting to purchase products, it is necessary that there be one on the product itself. Apart from this, many Beth Dins worldwide, put out a book month on month listing all the products that are permissible for consumption. This is just a small fraction of the bigger whole as it means to be a practicing Jew.

A Rabbi is always there to assist and to point in the right direction. Many would like to get married under a Chupah even if not of this faith. When becoming a Jewess or Jew, one is said to have taken on a new soul or Neshamah. When this happens and one finally qualifies to become one, the person is accepted by all as being totally Jewish.

It is said that once the converter graduates, they take on a different soul. Interfaith Rabbis can assist with this transition. It is a life changing event and one that is taken on by many especially because of marital reasons.




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