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Conversion

April 20th, 2009

Is a convert considered just as Jewish as a person who was born Jewish?

Hello-

I was raised as a Muslim, a traditional Muslim, but I never felt that way, so when I was about 15 years old, I called myself a non-believer. As a part of Muslim belief we were taught about the biblical stories about Moses and Christianity as well, and I was fascinated by the Jewish religion (sorry about my English, I am not very good at it). I studied Economics at college and I was always into social studies and personally read a lot about history. I am now 23 years old and I believe that there must be an order in the world and I feel Judaism very close to my heart. The question is that it's a very common belief around here is that 'you cannot become Jewish but could only born as one'. I wonder if I could be assumed as a real Jew if I converted, or if it would never be like being born and raised as a Jew? I would be very glad if you could answer this for me.

Sincerely yours,

Galia

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October 21st, 2008

I want to convert to Judaism, but my husband is not Jewish…

Dear Allison- I'd like to introduce myself first: my name is Elsie. I am from Germany and 26 years old. I am studying for a PhD in English Literature at the moment and came across your site while browsing. Since many years I have been searching for MY religion - a girl from the southern German countryside, raised a Roman Catholic... And so very often I feel that spiritual connection with judaism. When I hear a "Shalom Aleichem" I get goose pimples, it touches my soul deeply. Continue reading I want to convert to Judaism, but my husband is not Jewish…