04-24-2020, 05:45 PM
Judaism can be a complex religion. It really takes a lot of studying before making the final decision to convert. If you get to that point the next step is to speak to a rabbi. Generally they try to dissuade you from converting and turn you away. Unlike Christianity, Judaism does not believe you have to be a Jew in order to be acceptable to G-d. Converting-especially Orthodox-involves making massive changes in your life. You are expected to move to a Jewish area. It takes a minimum of a year- and usually longer- to go through the conversion process. You have to completely change how you live and think. So a rabbi wants to make sure someone is aware of what they are getting into. You have to be persistent and not allow his trying to turn you away dissuade you. I would suggest doing further study, and then try attending classes that local rabbis, synagogues or organizations hold.