An Open Letter To Those Who Converted to Judaism
For you, this journey has secured a new religious home. But you know better than I that it was not easy.
Conversion
10 Things to Know about the Conversion Process
If you've considered becoming Jewish, or are currently in the process, here are some things to keep in mind.
How does Reform Judaism define who is a Jew?
Reform Judaism accepts in broad outlines the traditional definition of Jewish status: to be a "Jew" one must be a member of the Jewish people, a status obtained either through birth or conversion. Jewish identity is not determined purely by the individual.
Recommended Reading: Learn More About Judaism
If you're thinking of choosing Judaism, here are some excellent publications to explore.
A Reform Jew-by-Choice Begins His Journey to the Rabbinate
I began my journey to Judaism nervously. Unlike the Charedim (ultra-Orthodox) who are anxious before the word of God, I was anxious in the uncertainty of the future.
I am sitting in a crowded Temple sanctuary as a chazzan (cantor) begins the first gentle
