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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Where are you located? I know my synagogue temple rodef shalom in falls church has an "intro to Judaism" class open to the community. It is a big commitment to decide to convert that takes a minimum of a year of study.
I was raised interfaith but not really much Jewisj education and I converted before marrying a Jew. You have to do a lengthy period of study, both the cultural and religious aspects as well as learn basic Hebrew reading skills. Then when you are ready to make a lifetime commitment you go before a bet din or rabbinical court to prove your learning and commitment. Then you do the mikvah and say certain blessings signifying your rebirth as a Jew.
It's not like becoming a christian where all you need is your word and that's it.

If it's something you are interested in pursuing I would consult a rabbi. Strangely, the more observant Jews (orthodox and chabad) seem to have the most relaxed conversion process from what I have been told, while reform and conservative have more stringent requirements. Not sure why.

There's a great book by Anita Diamant called "to become a Jew" or something that was very helpful. Also your husband will be required to be circumcised if he's not, and if he is there will need to be a prick of blood witnessed by a rabbi at the Drs office to signify that it is now being done for religious purposes.

Judaism is not an evangelical faith and so the onus will be on you to pursue the conversion. No one will put pressure on you to go through with it or be ready to commit in a specific time frame. In my conversion class there were about 12 of us but only 3 went through with the conversion together. The rest weren't ready.[/quote]

Where have you heard Orthodox/Chabad conversion are relaxed??[/quote]

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