How long does it take for a woman to convert to Judaism?

Carrielynn: How long does it take for a woman to convert to Judaism?
I know they have to go through the process of learning about the religion and the history of the Jewish people, but in reality, how long would it take for a woman to convert to Judaism? I’m not talking about being Orthodox, more like Conservative.

Answers and Views:

Answer by heyyyyeyyyyyy
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Answer by Best Answerer
20 circumcisions

Answer by MELMY
A LOOOOOOONNNNNNGGGGG TIME !!!!

Answer by GreenPeace<3
Over the interenet: about 10 minutes.

In your head : a few secondes

Traditionally: You should learn a lot about it first, and that can take a while…

Answer by Sincere-Advisor
As long as she remains married and stays out of Israel. I am referring to a recent case in Israel where a gentile woman’s conversion was annulled by the Rabbinical court in Israel when she got divorced.

Answer by rona
Peace and blessings be upon you.
If you closed your mind during learning and only listen and agree and not search for a real informations outside and didn’t discuss , it will not take long time.

Answer by Hello Kitty
The procedure for conversion depends on the sponsoring denomination, and depends on meeting the ritual and other requirements for a conversion of that denomination.

Answer by Ashley
It depends upon your desire to learn, observe and sustain a deep understanding of Judaism. There are 2 steps to conversion for women into Judaism – Torah study (practical knowledge and application of a living faith) and mikvah (spiritual cleansing).
If you convert to Reform or Conservative, Orthodox Judaism will not acknowledge you as a Jew.
I would expect you’d have to experience a whole Hebrew year of Jewish festivals – from Purim to Chanukah and engage in Shabbat dinners before being truly accepted into the Jewish community. Lots of talks with Rabbi….

Answer by Bubba Ho-Tepppppp
If you really wanted to convert, you’d be more interested in those things than when you get your diploma and membership card.

Why don’t you try Agnosticism for a while, you don’t have to change your beliefs (or lack of) to match anyone else’s, you don’t have to take anyone’s word for it, it doesn’t cost anything, there is nothing to memorize, you don’t have to hate anyone, and you can think of everyone as an equal!

Answer by ??
@ Rona , my mother was Jewish and way smarter than you.
How dare you saying Jews are closed minded, you Muslims just hate jews.

Answer by Jak
If you jump of a cliff you will

Answer by nanny411
In Reform Judaism, it is usually a year long process of weekly meetings with a rabbi which would include much reading and discussions as well as attending all shabbat services and holiday services. You DO NOT have to have a bat mitzvah ceremony to convert. When the rabbi thinks you are sufficiently ready, you will receive a blessing in front of the congregation, possibly be given (or choose) a Hebrew name and be welcomed as a Jew- just as much as if you had been born a Jew. I would assume it might take a little longer in the Conservative tradition. If you choose this path for your life, mazel tov! Good Luck!

Answer by vansemmanuel*JPA
In Conservative Judaism,
It should take a minumum of a year. It is shorter for engaged couples. It will take a minumum of a year in all denomination unless the convertee has a great standing of Jewish education, then it will be useless to have a year of something you already know about. right??? But i advise you consult a Rabbi if this is a question about you being intrested in Judaism. Aswell as if you are just intrested in knowing because thats where you will get the best info.

Answer by Paperback Writer KosherNinjaJPA
Firstly, it partly depends which country you are in. In the UK, for example, a Reform Jewish conversion involves a lot of work and studying, going to the mikveh – in total, you’re probably looking at a year.

Please be aware: if you plan to have children, then your children will not be considered Jewish *unless* you have an Orthodox conversion.

I’m not Orthodox myself, but when it comes to conversion, I often advise people to go the Orthodox route. There are two reasons:

– you will get the most thorough grounding in Judaism via an Orthodox conversion.

– you are then accepted as Jewish by every single Jewish movement that exists!

Also, by having an Orthodox conversion, you then have total freedom as to which movement you wish to join. But if you don’t, and you started as Reform or Conservative, and then wanted to be Orthodox, you would have to ‘upgrade’ and do more studying etc!

https://www.becomingjewish.org/
https://www.askmoses.com
https://www.ajewwithaview.com

Answer by Jeff
I’m a Reform rabbi. I generally require one year of study, usually including a course, like, “Introduction to Judaism.” More important than learning Jewish history and a lot of facts about Jewish practice, I look for conversion candidates to spend a meaningful amount of time participating in the Jewish community and reflecting on what conversion means to them about their religious identity. I think my approach is fairly typical of both Reform and Conservative rabbis. Orthodox rabbis put much more emphasis on strict adherence to Jewish law, less on personal reflection.