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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've noticed that Judaism is the only Abrahamic faith that doesn't proselytize. I think that's cool. Why is it that Judaism doesn't proselytize though?[/quote]

Traditionally, there is no reason to try to convert others. Jews believe there are certain rules and laws they need to follow to be good Jews. They believe there are certain moral imperatives you need to follow to be a good person. But, there's no spiritual or practical advantage to following Jewish practice if you aren't Jewish.[/quote]
Unless you marry someone jewish, then you have to convert
The grandparents want jewish grandchildren, and unless you convert they will not be[/quote]

In my experience conversions  are generally regarded skeptically  by all but the most liberal reform Jews. It is often women converting because they are marrying a Jewish male. Judaism is matrilineal, which means if your mother is Jewish you are considered Jewish by birth, regardless of the father's religion. Those with a Jewish grandparent might be accepted but most Christian conversions  will be considered questionable for at least the first generation, even if no one is saying so out loud. Converts seldom continue after a divorce.

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Converts are seldom welcome after a divorce. [/quote]

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