I am a Roman Catholic but have always been attracted to the Jewish faith.  I must confess that I dont know  very much about the Jewish faith.  In the Catholic religion, one takes classes ( R.C.I.A. ) To become a full fledge member.  What does one have to do to become a Jew?  How does one get started?
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generally it takes about a year or two.. to become a jew.. you must study in a class held by a rabbi. You will also need to attend services, learn history, traditions, culture etc. When you are done you will be considered 100% jewish as though you had been born a jew. \nGood luck, its difficult but well worth it.. YOu should read books about it too. Also be prepared for some intitial rejection, the rabbi will want to make sure you are SERIOUS about it. \nFinally, it is best to convert orthodox, and then choose the level of observance that is right for you. \nFind a synagoe in your area to start
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If you want a full answer, you have to visit "Judaism 101" at www.jewfaq.com
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I am not Jewish, but I would suggest you talk to your love. If he is religious, and you are willing to convert, and take the classes, it would be a loving indication of your commitment, so you can get married in the temple.
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All that you need to do is contact the Rabbi of the temple you want to join. He'll explain everything to you. Pretty much all you have to do is take some classes and go to a service. You might want to figure out whether you want to be a Reform, Conservative, or Orthodox jew. Reform is the most flexible, and Orthodox and Hasidic Judaism is the most strict. Conservative Judaism is right in the middle.
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Depends on what religion you are. If you are in the Catholic faith I believe you have to take class or be confirmed I can't remember if what i've heard from Catholic Friends. But If you go to a Christian church then you just have to become a believer of Jesus Christ and repent of your way. It is best that you talk to your Priest/Pastor/Minister depending on what church that  you attend! Many Blessings!
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You are going to talk to an Orthidox Jew about religion?  Best of luck to you.  My experience with Orthodox Jews is that they know more about the Bible (Torah - Old Testament) than most people.\n\nBring a reference Bible with you, but be prepared for a "fight of Biblical proportions"  (ha ha ha.  That was funny!).  They are so well versed in the OT that they know what the NT is saying because there is so much reference in the NT to the OT.
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There are two very important things to remember about this:\n\n1)  G-d is a god of grace and giving.  If your Rabbi says that it is very important (either to him, or to the synogogue, or whatever) for you to have this mat mitzvah, then, unless you have a solid objection, it is good to offer him the grace of doing it.  Do your best to learn what you need to learn, and share your concerns with your Rabbi and your parents.  They'll help you through it and help you figure out what the best decisions are.  Don't be too concerned about "making a mistake" or "messing up."  Just do the best you can, and G-d will be pleased with you.  Seek after him (like the deer after water, yes?) and you will always find him; honor him in your heart and mind, and he will accept your offering with pleasure, whether anyone else thinks it is grand or small.\n\n2)  Christianity is Judaism.  In case any kind of conflict arises (in you or family, or whatever), remember that Jesus is the *JEWISH* Messiah.  I, myself, converted to the faith of Abraham long ago and I celebrate his messiah, the son of David, who is my own savior as well.  There are many Christians who do not understand that when they accepted Jesus, they were coming into the Jewish faith, and there are many Jews who do not understand that Jesus is the messiah.  But everyone is where he is, and G-d is faithful to bring each one to him, when they trust in his son, the Messiah.  When a Jew sees this, he distinguishes himself from one who doesn't by calling himself a "Messianic Jew" (instead of a Christian ... usually the word "Christian" these days means gentiles who converted and became Messianic Jews).  For more information, check out this site:  http://www.mjaa.org/
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God be with you...in these sites there are a real stories of people convert to Islam..i wish it will help\n\nhttp://www.islamfortoday.com/converts.htm#COTW \n\nhttp://thetruereligion.org/modules/xfsection/ \n\nhttp://www.jews-for-allah.org/Jewish-Converts-to-Islam/
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cantors do not just sing in Hebrew at the Synagogue. They are also found singing in the Catholic church although the cantorial repertoire is quite different.\n\nI was a cantor for 20 years and I loved it. I went through so many styles as I worked in numerous parishes in my hometown. When I went to music school and started studying early music and ornamentation in vocal music my cantoring became richer. You should bring your music experiences to inform your cantoring although your music director will probably have some ideas about the style and you should of course implement those. But there is a lot of gray area about ornamentation in, say, the singing of psalms for example. Or the Litany of the Saints at Easter. These are times (highly repetitive music) where you may be able to employ more embellishments.\n\nAs a new Catholic taking on this duty, your main focus should be enjoyment of the lines and turning them from arbitrary-feeling written stuff into felt stuff so the decisions of notes to text feel natural so they will sound so. People can be as dumb as sheep but they can smell (in-)sincerity a mile away so if you allow yourself to get into it it will reflect in your singing and the people will feel and be grateful for it. You can expand your music education after.
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Your husband is absolutely correct hon and you should listen to him for his heart is in the right place. I am a person who doesnt have much of a faith but was brought up christian and am with a Jew.  Quite the mix according to our families.  You just have to hold your head a little higher and know that your heart is where it belongs.  If it gets hard just let it out from time to time.  The comments will come but remember they are only words and when you are home and night you can close the door and not let the world inside.  I wish you luck hon.
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By living a good and moral life. Jews actually believe it is easier for non-Jews to get in. Don't no of any other religion that views people not of their faith in the same light.
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>>>When Christians become so committed to their religion as many do why do they not take the next step? \n...and become priests or nuns or their equivalent, are they chickening out ot the last moment or something. <<<\n\nThere are plenty of ways, besides being a priest or nun, for people to live their Christian faith.\n\nIn fact, it is the laity -- more than the priests or nuns, in many ways -- who bring Christ into the schools, the workplaces, the homes of society.\n\nI'm a layperson employed full time by the Catholic Church, and so trust me when I say that while the priests and nuns are the most visible ministers in the Church, it's really the laity who make the Church tick.  \n\nWe are the ones who plan, organize, raise funds, and so on.  We are also often the ones who run the Church's schools, hospitals, homeless shelters, nursing homes, crisis pregnancy centers, and (on an administrative level) even parishes.
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Have you considered going to a local synagogue to meet Jews? I did a quick search and turned up 43. A synagogue is obviously the best place to meet people interested in Judaism. I don't know if you're Jewish or not, but if you're not, you can ask a Rabbi about how to convert. \n\nThe best thing to do would be to visit a lot of synagogues and find one you're comfortable with. If you go to Friday night services, they have a snack & social period ("Oneg Shabbat") after the service where you can meet and mingle.
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There is an excellent magazine that comes out every two months that can help.  It is called "Israel My Glory."  You can preview some articles to get a feel for it, and subscribe at the following link:\n\nhttp://sites.silaspartners.com/CC_Content_Page/0,,PTID306608|CHID556140|CIID,00.html\n\nThey really help to get a Jewish perspective of the Christian faith, and its Jewish roots.\n\nAlso, if you'd like, Alfred Edersheim was a biblical scholar who write four excellent resources.  Many Christian bookstores carry his works as a four-volume set.  He was Jewish, and had converted to Christianity.  His works can help you along those lines as well.\n\nHope that helps!
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A child is usually the religion that the mother is.And the children won't be accepted as jewish unless the mother is.They could convert, though.But yes, a choice will need to be made.Or do what I do.Give my son back ground on every religion and let him choose when he's older.
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Christianity & Judaism do not have to be mutually exclusive.  Many, many Jewish people over the last 2000 years have given their lives to the Messiah yet retained their Judaism.\n\nThe Messiah is Jewish.  He came first to the Jews and then to the rest of the world.  If you have a Jewish understanding of His teachings they have a deeper meaning.  He was speaking to the Jewish people in His parables, they understood the deeper meanings.\n\nSome groups teach that in order to become a Christian you have to leave your Jewishness behind.  But why?  Should we not celebrate the Feasts & Festivals and observe the same Fasts as He did?  Should we, as Jews, turn our backs on His heritage in order consider ourselves Christians?\n\nHowever, we should strive to live the way God intended, not the way the Rabbi's have fenced off the law and made it more of a burden then it was ever intended to be.  (Mat. 23)
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I am Catholic so I will provide you the con of the action.\n\nYou have been baptised into the community of Jesus Christ in the Catholic Church. You have received Christ's Body and Blood at Mass.\n\nJudaism is a fine religion and I respect those who are Jewish. However, they were born and raised Jewish. You, on the other hand, at one point believed that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and received His flesh into your body.\n\nA religion is not a hobby. It is not a club to belong to. You cannot choose what you think you like the best. Judaism does not agree with this any more than Christianity does.\n\nYou act like you are buying a car and looking for the biggest bang for you buck and don't want to buy a lemon. This is not how God works whether you are Jewish or Christian. If I were you I would rethink just what each religion says their religion is. Because both do not say it is something you can just whimsically choose based upon a list of positives and negatives.\n\nI have the feeling that you don't go to Mass very often. If that is the case then it is obvious why you are leaving the Church. Would I also be correct in saying that you have not read an encyclical or even the writings of any of the Doctors of the Church? What about just reading a modern day apologist like Scott Hahn? Have you really thought this through and truly think you understand Catholicism and find it unappealing? I believe you may be Catholic, but have a misperception of your faith. Your parents have not taught you what Catholicism believes because Catholicism does not believe that as long as you have religion it is ok. It flies in the face of what Christ and the Catholic Church say about religion.\n\nI would strongly suggest that before you leave a faith that you have accepted (remember from Baptism the Holy Spirit is in you) you should come to understand just what you are leaving. Because it is no little thing to convert from the Catholic Church. If you had once believed in Christ then you are sinning by leaving your faith in Him.