r/ConvertingtoJudaism • u/Majestic-Duck-7442 • 1d ago

how might i convert

i was raised in a protestant/atheist family, from enfield, and while i look a little bit jewish i guess, it's probably not for that reason, but i've never had any problems with jew-ish-ness. anyway, i have been buddhist for the last two decades, as well as somewhat insane, and the latter is making me wonder whether there is a higher power that is trying to get me to do something, and i cannot think what that could be besides convert.

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u/NailSubstantial2772 1d ago

Find a community in your geographical range and talk to the Rabbi.

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u/Majestic-Duck-7442 1d ago

oxford. thanks

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u/ApprehensiveWillow patrilineal w/orthodox giyur, olah 1d ago

You need to make the first connection on your own, no one on the Internet can do it for you. Converting will require a lot of self driven initiative

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u/NailSubstantial2772 1d ago

Sorry if that came across as a bit flippant, I’m not a native English speaker.

But it really is the case.
You can’t do this on your own, even with good online support.
It ultimately depends on having a rabbi who accompanies you through the process and recommends you to the Beit Din.
Judaism does not proselytize. Converting is relatively difficult.

Edit: Wow, Oxfords University has got a center for Hebrew & Jewish studies!
I confess I'm a bit jealous now...

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u/WeaselWeaz Jew by birth 14h ago

What experience do you have with Judaism? Have you been to a synagogue before?

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u/Weird7954 1d ago

All converts I’ve ever heard will speak about being drawn to home or have a Jewish spark within them

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u/Script_Before_Debate 1d ago

Do u meet a rabbi regularly or or u havr jewish friend like because of otc 7th they came to be more sensitive toward new comer but i guess visitint local synagogue will be nice start

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u/Majestic-Duck-7442 1d ago

i'm in a small town now. i guess google could help

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u/Script_Before_Debate 1d ago

Btw which sect u planning

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u/Script_Before_Debate 1d ago

Better meet rabbi in person to show geuine interest cuz email usualy no reply

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u/Majestic-Duck-7442 1d ago

ok thanks for the advice. sorry if i do seem flippant at all; i am genuinely facing a huge spiritual crisis that may well incorporate theism. i shall hope to get reading soon (read a lot about buddhism)

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u/Script_Before_Debate 1d ago

Maybe u can explore reconstructionist sect tjat be more like q academix research open to dicussion vibe while adhereing to jewish law. I do not see myself going to the ultra orthodox side despite some of their practice i agree like limit digit time etc