So I'm converting to Judaism (or at least, trying to). The only things that I might not like about the whole process are as follows:

1. I would be obligated to raise and children that I raise as Jews

2. I kind of have Buddhist beliefs at the same time as having Jewish ones.


Now, is the latter very much of a problem? Is it even possible to be both? How much would the Jews I know be bothered if I confessed of this predicament? (One of the promises one makes when converting is that they shall have Judaism and Jusaism only as their set of beliefs.) (The synagogue I attend is Reform.)

That was quite helpful. I think I already imagined that that was so, I just needed reassurance.


So now I have to wait until Tuesday to set up a meeting.

How annoying.

If it's a Reform synagogue, I wouldn't be too worried about it. The Reform one I belonged to was very tolerant of everyone...in fact, they encouraged me to stay even after I made it very clear that I did not buy into the basic religion at all.

But I guess it all depends on your specific synagogue and how literally you want to take the teachings/scripture. You don't HAVE to raise your kids Jewish if you're Jewish, just as you don't HAVE to attend church every Sunday if you're Christian. If possible, schedule a meeting with the Rabbi and bring him/her your issues. In my experience, they're usually more than willing to discuss these things.

Overall, though, I wouldn't sweat it. There's Jews for Jesus, Agnostic Jews, and a whole slew of other sub-categories. They're a flexible bunch.

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