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Q: Since your Jewish I was wondering if you could tell me more about becoming official, because like i said before I was raised Christian and I would like to become an offical Jew.
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Well, first of all, I would suggest doing a lot of research before making that decision. It sounds as though you already have done research, but a site you might want to check out is aish.com. It is mainly geared towards people who want to convert or who are Jewish and do not know much about their religion. (There is also a great Kabbalah section :P)
Next, you should realize that Judasim is more than a belief, it is a way of life. There are changes to your everyday life when you decide to become an Orthodox Jew. (I don't know what branch of Judaism you are in interested in, there are many different ones.)
If you decide that you really want to do this, it is a long process. Usually it takes at least a year or more to go through the entire converstion process. It involves learning the Laws and the Torah, and ends with imnersion in a mikva, or a ritual bath, but you'd learn more about that before you do it. You should research synogogues in your are (if you live in the US, I may be able to help you find one) and talk to the rabbi there.
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Q: You answer my Kabbalah question..but I was wondering what do you belive in?
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I am Jewish and have been since birth. Kabbalah in actually something that I always been very interested in. It just really bothers me when people see it as a separate entity than the religion that it is part of and provides a deeper understanding for. It's like pseudo-Judaism.
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Q: Ok my family is very strong believers in Christianity but I believe in Kabbalah (which is very very different). I've never said anything about it b4..I just went along with them and went to church and stuff. Well I guess that because it's never caused a problem before. Now they know that my boyfriend isn't a Christian and they're all like you can't be with him..and see I've been with him as long as I can remember and I love him to death. If I tell them I'm not a Christian I'm really afraid that they'll either ground me forever and treat me like crap or send me to bording school. What should I do? Because I can't go the next two years without my man.
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Well, Kabbalah is not exactly something that you can beleive in on its own. Kabbalah is a part of Judaism. As you probably know, Judaism is very different than Christianity. I would suggest doing some more research before saying that you beleive in it.
If you really feel that Judaism is right for you, then you should talk to a rabbi in your community about converting.
If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to answer.
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"He who enlists a man's mind wields a power even greater than the sword or the sceptor."
-Robert L. Heilbroner
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