06-28-2023, 02:53 PM
If you want to visit a synagogue I would call ahead and let them know that you would like to visit and have never been before. I would see if they can have you sit with someone to explain what is going on. It can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you go to a synagogue where everything is in Hebrews.
Not sure what you mean by initiation process, but if you mean during conversion yes. You have to appear before a bet din, go to the mikveh, and have a bris for males who are not circumcised or a drop of blood drawn if they are.
I don't know of any Jews who carry items with them to protect them from evil. No belief in evil spirits for me.
It seems you don't have an extensive knowledge of Judaism yet to be able to really make the decision to convert. I would start with studying and getting involved with a rabbi and a synagogue. Only later can you really make the decision about converting.
Not sure what you mean by initiation process, but if you mean during conversion yes. You have to appear before a bet din, go to the mikveh, and have a bris for males who are not circumcised or a drop of blood drawn if they are.
I don't know of any Jews who carry items with them to protect them from evil. No belief in evil spirits for me.
It seems you don't have an extensive knowledge of Judaism yet to be able to really make the decision to convert. I would start with studying and getting involved with a rabbi and a synagogue. Only later can you really make the decision about converting.