Posts Tagged ‘Judaism’

When the followers of the religion Judaism went to Palestine and established Israel, what was their govering?


A question from a reader: I am doing a report on the religion Judaism. Although I also have to write about this group of followers of the Judaism religion that went to Palestine and established Israel there. I need to know what was their governing system. Please help me. Oh yeah and the report that I have to write is for my Global Class.

Views of Judaism on suffering and afterlife?


A question from a reader: I was wondering if someone (prefer a Jew, but anyone) could enlighten me on Judaism’s views on why there is suffering, and what happens after one dies? Thanks!

Is it possible to convert to Reform Judaism in Israel?


A question from a reader: I’m Jewish but I need to do a conversion to be eligible for the law of return in Israel.
Im immigrating under the Law of Naturalization as a gentile, but want to be Reform right now, and at a later date convert to Orthodoxy.

Is it possible to convert to Reform Judaism in Israel, specifically in or near Be’er Sheva in the Negvev?

History of the methodology of conversion to Judaism throughout history??


A question from a reader: Just wondering if the process of conversion to Judaism has changed throughout history. Is it easier now? Harder now? Is it any different at all?

What are the main characteristics of Judaism?


A question from a reader: What is Judaism and what are the three key features that distinguish it from Christianity.

I want to convert to Judaism, but there is one problem, I have not been circumsized ?


A question from a reader: I know that you have to be circumsized in order to become Jewish. However, I am ready to accept all the other facts, but I am too scared to get a penis surgery. I am sure that all guys here would also be scared to get a penis surgery.

Can I convert to Judaism without having a surgery on my penis or do I need to get a surgery on my penis in order to become Jewish?

I’m 6 months pregnant and want to convert to Judaism before the birth of my son?


A question from a reader: I’m 6 months pregnant by my boyfriend who is Jewish and he says he wants me to convert to Judaism. I’m agnostic but will be willing to convert for us to be a family. The thing is I’m 6 months pregnant now and the rabbi we spoke with said it would take a minimum of 6-8 months for conversion. I’m wondering if their is any way to convert quickly in these types of circumstances?

Does Being African American make it hard to covert to Judaism?


A question from a reader: I’ve asked about conversion now I am asking this question. I have always thought that when you accept Judaism it becomes your way of life (or in a sense has always been you just didn’t know it). In that sense that means I was there (spiritually) at Sinai with all Yisrael when Moshe got the laws from HaShem.

If I convert to Judaism am I ruining my potential political career?


A question from a reader: I am a college student who is converting to Judaism, but everybody around me is trying to discourage me saying that it will ruin my future political career! Ive always wanted to serve in the military and then serve in politics my entire life is what there saying really true or pessimistic?

Where is ti written Judaism, Islam, and Christianity reject Materialism?


A question from a reader: At Wikipedia’s page about materialism it says the catholic encyclopedia says Materialism denies the existence of both God and the soul, and is incompatible with Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and some Buddhism. Where besides the Catholic encyclopedia is it written that Materialism is incompatible with these things?