SHOULD YOU CONVERT TO JUDAISM FOR MARRIAGE?? (Jewish Conversion Episode 2)

This Summer I'm sharing a series of videos all about converting to Judaism and this video covers what you should consider when deciding if you should convert to Judaism for marriage or for your partner! I'm sharing the inside info other people won't tell you! I share lots of videos about being Jewish and a mom on this channel so don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more!
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[@victoriaperkins7219]

I am converting on my own, this is my journey home. You still were able to bring things for me to think about, even without a husband or raising children. Thank-you Marion. Also - the blouse is very pretty, lovely colour on you ;-)

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

Wonderful, and thank you so much!

[@jamiebehun1743]

Victoria Perkins I want you to ask Rabbi Tovia Singer who has a weekly call-in show every Sunday: 9:00am to 11:00am/855-95-BIBLE on the TeNaK Talk KZbin channel and ask him any questions that you may have about Judaism and he will answer your questions live on air.

[@NickyT889]

This is really good. I am catholic I have been dating my fiance for 7 years. I am now in the process of converting. It is a long journey, but I am doing it at my speed and my rabbi has been great.

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

That's lovely! Wishing you all the best on your journey!

[@millerintroductiontojudais4085]

Great to hear! Sounds like you are in good hands, but if we can be of any assistance to you in your learning journey, please don't hesitate to reach out - aju.edu/intro !

[@jamiebehun1743]

Nick T. I want you to ask Rabbi Tovia Singer who has a weekly call-in show every Sunday: 9:00am to 11:00am/855-95-BIBLE on the TeNaK Talk KZbin channel and ask him any questions that you may have about Judaism and he will answer your questions live on air.

[@putzgadol]

Mazal tov

[@mikesamovarov4054]

If you had a fiance for 7 years, it's not your fiance. You supposed to merry her! If you didn't do that within a couple of months, you weren't serious. I'd break up with you within 6 months, personally. You don't show love or commitment, so let that girl go and merry someone who actually means it. She deserves better than you.

[@delaneyschneider8005]

Late to finding your videos, but we have always explained my family's non-Jewish holidays as being similar to a birthday party. It is about helping someone else celebrate an important event to them. But just like a birthday party, when you leave it isn't your day for you.

[@laurag5583]

I really admire your compassion and empathy. Wise beyond your years.

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

Thank you so much!

[@endliberalism4305]

Wise ? You're an absolute fool, this broad is about the most UN informed dumbass I have ever seen. She has no idea what's she's supporting. High level rabbis admit Lucifer is their god (little g) and they Believe their filthy god has arrived in Israel and is walking among us right now. These people are absolutely insane. Look up the black cube of Saturn occult and you'll see the connection judiasm has with it. Rabbis are ALL liars and cannot be trusted (hence the age old cannot trust a Jew)!

[@faithittillyoumakeit4050]

Hey Marion, I have been so busy this summer and with the world upside down, I am preparing to homeschool for the first time. Cannot believe today was the day I actually did what I need for myself - didn’t cook, took a long afternoon nap and now I am eating ice cream and watching your video. You are always my favorite KZbin companion on my lay back days.

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

So absolutely necessary to take some time for yourself and get a chance to rest!

[@annak1371]

This was so fascinating. Thank you for explaining all of this.

[@rcrawford7548]

This is an outstanding talk for any couple considering marriage, As a Seventh-Day Adventist I wanted my son to marry a 7th-day Christian(that's what we call ourselves) vs a 1st-day because there would be issues surrounding worship, is it Sabbath vs Sunday. How we eat(we avoid unclean meats for health reasons) and the difference about what happens after we die. They are both Christian but the differences are vast. Many times people don't think about their faith until they have children. I enjoy your vlogs so much, you are wise beyond your years and you're enjoyable. Have a great weekend everyone!

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

Thank you so much!

[@rcrawford7548]

@Anny's World Our worship is online now however, the lenght of the service depends on the pastor, the culture of the people. Ex: If the pastor enjoys singing there's more music, some pastors like the children and young people to get involved, etc. So shop around I know you will find a fit. Thank you

[@miriamkling3346]

Thank you for sharing. I am a Christian and I am enjoying learning about Judaism.

[@jamiebehun1743]

Miriam Kling I want you to ask Rabbi Tovia Singer who has a weekly call-in show every Sunday: 9:00am to 11:00am/855-95-BIBLE on the TeNaK Talk KZbin channel and ask him any questions that you may have about Judaism and he will answer your questions live on air.

[@rachelcoons7502]

I personally believe that there’s value in Jewish holidays beyond the pieces of them that’re g-d-centric. I’m not sure about my relationship with g-d at this point, but when my baby is born I fully intended on celebrating with them and instilling in them the Jewish values that come along with our rituals, outside of faith or belief in g-d. That aside, loved this and all your videos! Thank you!

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

Love this perspective!

[@carmrego4047]

Thank you Marion for sharing your thoughts and practices in your religion. And I love the way explain things, very sweet and informative! ! So much respect!! 🤗

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

You are so welcome!

[@jamiebehun1743]

Carmie Mascarina I want you to ask Rabbi Tovia Singer who has a weekly call-in show every Sunday: 9:00am to 11:00am/855-95-BIBLE on the TeNaK Talk KZbin channel and ask him any questions that you may have about Judaism and he will answer your questions live on air.

[@bobbidazzler1343]

You were such a beautiful bride. Was your dress by Vera Wang? Lovely to see you. This is a great idea for a series. 😘

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

Thank you so much! No but it was designed to look like a Moniue Lhuillier one.

[@leannsherman6723]

It’s far more than ruffled feathers. Most Jewish parents consider intermarriage to be a profound loss to both their own family and to the Jewish community at large. Many if not most though decide that they don’t have a choice and don’t want to lose their child if they reject the non-Jewish partner. Many, if not most interfaith couples don’t necessarily foresee problems until a baby comes along and then they have to face an issue such as whether to baptize a baby or whether to have a Brit milah (a religious circumcision for a boy at 8 days old), whether to have a bar or bat mitzvah, or whether to have first holy communion, whether to celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, or both, etc.

[@nicoletolmie3201]

Thank you so much! I’m interested in converting in the future and appreciate your insight greatly!

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

You are so welcome!

[@jamiebehun1743]

Nicole Tolmie I want you to ask Rabbi Tovia Singer who has a weekly call-in show every Sunday: 9:00am to 11:00am/855-95-BIBLE on the TeNaK Talk KZbin channel and ask him any questions that you may have about Judaism and he will answer your questions live on air.

[@alvinleong269]

Good thing about conversion thru marriage is the connection with your spouse and family.

[@joellemiddleton3583]

Wow, "God's making it rain". I love this reasoning that you gave your son - so beautiful and I love the honesty you had when you said that!

[@ashleyfeinberg2988]

You made a point about not converting to Judaism before marriage but maybe before children, which is exactly what we have done for our family. My husband and I had an interfaith wedding officiated by a Reform rabbi 5 years ago. We had many traditional aspects to our wedding such as the chuppah, breaking of the glass, and of course we did the hora. I did not convert before our wedding, as it was not very important to my husband at the time. However, in the process of working with our officiating Rabbi, I was introduced to concepts of Judaism that I had not known before. I am now 8 months pregnant and am almost done with my conversion into the Conservative sect of Judaism. Next Tuesday is the last step, which is my MIkvah immersion in the ocean with my rabbi. So for us, it wasn't as important for me to convert before the wedding, but it was important to us for me to convert so our son never has to question if he is Jewish, because mommy was Jewish before he was born. If he decided he does not want to practice Judaism as he gets older, that's okay, but I wanted to give him every opportunity possible, starting with a real Bris 8 days after his birth (not just a naming ceremony.)

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

So excited for you and and your growing family!!

[@TheMiteMedic]

Hey Ashley! In order for it to be considered a proper Jewish conversion, you would need to convert orthodox - that’s currently the process I’m going through. Hope this helps!

[@HeatherLandon227]

I'm converting on my own- found a local reform Temple nearby that's streaming Shabbat :). I've already started learning Hebrew (and found some Israeli musical theater that got professionally filmed pre-2020 :) )

[@samsaranight]

Same. Doing it for myself as I've mulled over it for 10 years. Hope all goes well !

[@mikesamovarov4054]

You said, you've found a local Synagogue. So why aren't you going there? Stop streaming and GO! Judaism isn't a personal religion/culture, but a community based one. Unless you're not seriously considering becoming Jewish, of course. Just GO there, honestly, you'll be welcomed! Hugs!

[@orland0110]

I love your shirt Marion, it looks really good on you. I really enjoyed listening to these informative words, you are such a natural and inspirational teacher. Truly looking forward to the next video in this series with Rabbi Adam Greenwald. Thank you so much. Many blessings!

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

Thank you so much! My sister in law tie-dyed it for me!

[@millerintroductiontojudais4085]

So, now that it's up, what did you think ;) ?

[@orland0110]

@@millerintroductiontojudais4085 I think it is wonderful.

[@gracetheyoutuber]

Thank you for making this video, it gives me some valuable insights:)

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

You're so welcome!

[@jamiebehun1743]

Iwasanavocado Jr I want you to ask Rabbi Tovia Singer who has a weekly call-in show every Sunday: 9:00am to 11:00am/855-95-BIBLE on the TeNaK Talk KZbin channel and ask him any questions that you may have about Judaism and he will answer your questions live on air.

[@bighomie8103]

I've been trying to find me a Jewish woman I prefer to marry a Jewish woman the woman's tradition from over there are very loyalty and very truthful and faithful

[@princesskaitlinhazelwood4703]

I would like you to do a full video of interfaith marriage and raising kids.

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

Thank you for this idea, good to know there's interest!

[@Runlararun007]

I commented before that I converted for my husband...I want to be known that while I converted for my husband ...first I did it for myself...it was my choice and I only knew it as a loving beautiful family oriented religion and I wanted my children to be Jewish as well...conversion was a beautiful experience but it wasn’t always easy ...I have no regrets and feel like I was meant/born to be Jewish if that makes sense...it was also important that our children also experienced my non Jewish family and learn because it is a part of their history as well..I would be happy to share more if anyone that reads that has questions for a convert

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

Thank you for sharing this important distinction!

[@millerintroductiontojudais4085]

Yes, this!

[@erikaj7197]

Hi, I'm interested in converting to Judaism and I saw your comment saying that you were open to questions. I was wondering if I could ask you a few!

[@Ultrapro011]

may i ask you if you converted to reform?

[@susanbloom7551]

i shake my head at all of this...after almost 47 years of marriage to a Jewish man (I'm Irish Catholic) I don't understand any of this. No one converted, we still hold onto our religious beliefs. In fact this morning I went to Mass (by myself). We have celebrated Christmas with a 7' tree, St. Paddy's Day, Easter, Halloween. I have sat Shiva, celebrated Passover, eaten kosher, gone to Bar Mitzvahs, an Orthodox wedding and wrote the eulogy at his Mother's Jewish funeral. In an interfaith marriage, you take a little of this, a little of that! It all works out.

[@gwendolynnhanisch7089]

Thanks for sharing.

[@cindyrhodes]

Thank you so much !

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

You're welcome!

[@imoen00]

I’m in the process of conversion (not for marriage though, husband is atheist) and my 3 girls are 9, 6 and 5. We had our first Shabbat dinner tonight and had the most amazing gf challah I made from Jar of Fireflies’ recipe. Do children have to convert? Do they get birthright? They’re beginning Hebrew classes and Sunday school in August with our synagogue. Can you make a video about Hebrew resources, especially for children? ☺️

[@Avihemc2]

Yes your kids can convert. It’s problematic with if your husband it’s not doing but that depends on your community. Yes the y do get birthright but should never be a motivation. It’s way deeper and life changing.

[@elishevak.8637]

Bar Mitzva/Bat mitzva mark the transition to adulthood and from that point on one is elligible to convert . So , what actually happens is that when parents convert , they convert their kids with them but at the age of Bar/ Bat Mitzva children of converted parents may affirm or decline their parents' decision to "make them Jewish" .

[@JM.5387]

Yes, the children would have to convert separately from the parents, and then affirm their conversion at the age of majority (12 or 13 depending on the community).

[@ruthnoahide9052]

Sabbath Shalom from France, I want to share, your information is on the point, my best friend married a Jewish man ( only practiced High Holidays) - even though the family did not like it, they had a Rabbi & a priest do the ceremony -- I told her, she needs to convert for the children..when she was dating Lenny. because, it would make life easier in her new Jewish family & the rule about the mother Must be Jewish to have Jewish children.. she ignored my advice -and as time went by, the family saw , she made no effort to convert , and in the end, they divorced several years, Of course, the family wanted EVERYONE to practice the same Holidays- who needs more stress ? I was Christian, and I could see the logic of Jewish point of view ..but now, I am coming out of that, and moving into Noahide ..maybe converting ..but I don't think I can be orthodox..

[@wuhbee9709]

Hey love your videos..may i ask where are your necklaces from? They are beautiful

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

Thank you so much! They’re from Lola James Jewelry 💕

[@philippapay4352]

This is an odd item to interject, but once I read a Reader's Digest article at a doctor's office while awaiting my appointment. We never had that at home. My parents, rearing us to be readers, never like abridged anything in the home. Even with a book of poetry, they hated it when the editor did the picking and choosing and did not allow the reader to get the whole of someone's work presented to them. There was a story in this magazine by an agnostic woman who was married to an atheistic man. They had children. They developed a religious crisis of sorts when their first pet died and the children were devastated because the dead pets of all their believer friends had gone to be with God until they joined them. They decided they may need to reconsider sending their kids to Sunday School in maybe the faith they were reared in or some such, because the kids could always reject as adults anything they do not accept or believe in. But, they were concerned that their children might not have a comforting sense of the ongoingness of life in some manner that would be more tolerable to them when life's hard lessons were presented to them, such as a pet death. The moral of the story being that children change everything and the parents have to be in agreement as to how the household is run and what the children are taught. Not in a rigid way, just that there is agreement on general principles and beliefs and practices. My love is an atheist who speaks of God more than I do, but we share the same values and he was reared pretty much as I was. So, our home is a safe place for me to practice, he goes to services with me, he works in charity with me, and we believe that humans can only live together in justice and peace where there is a secular self-governance form of democracy in place. Otherwise, one group or another can dominate with their belief system. Each should be able to practice in his/her own way, so secular self-governance is the only way to establish a society woven of the many threads of humanity. So for some a deep value about freedom of expression or choice is the governing principle. We share that governing principle. He does not feel oppressed. He chooses to join me for certain things that he feels are meant to be communal. It is sort of like my joining him for his business holiday party among those in his field, a professional group gathering. I am his wife and I attend with him. In that spirit he joins me for much and is a positive addition. And he is accepted on his terms, as I am on mine even amidst his more atheistic family of origin to whom I am a bit of a curiosity. (God was providing the water life needs by making it rain. The consumption in each life form is according to a scientific process God created for it.) American Indian tribal nations have the same matrilineal establishment of one as a member of the tribe. In Israel there can be a problem for converted Jews in that they interpret the Laws of Moses and Rights of Return to mean those who are Orthodox, and thus according to Israeli Judaism, religious/observant Jews. Whereas, those in other denominations are called secular Jews and cannot participate under those laws. In America we refer to Jews as secular Jews when they are non-observant or even atheistic, while acknowledging a Jewish ethnic heritage. (And you have to be certain that the sense of loss is not so deep in the parents of the differing partner that they will treat grandchildren like the bastard children of the king, so they all must be named Fitzroy {from the French 'fils roi,' son of the king used for bastard children}. You've done a really thorough and welcoming presentation here that recognizes many hopes/fears.

[@mikesamovarov4054]

Your comment is too long 😂 You clearly can't adhere to a social media format, so you're not knowledgeable on language. You had zero comments in 2 years!

[@mikesamovarov4054]

Jews believe in the same thing as atheists/agnostics, when it comes down to "afterlife". We just don't believe in it and not concerned about it! Shalom!

[@philippapay4352]

@@mikesamovarov4054 But I provided you with an opportunity to be unkind. Just don't read my comments then.

[@philippapay4352]

@@mikesamovarov4054 This is not strictly true of all Jews, though they are not specific about the nature of a godhead or any hereafter. That type of specificity (streets paved in gold) common in some religions is avoided in Judaism, maintaining numinous awe.

[@sheyonod918]

Hi.. may i ask if its possible if i can also convert even im filipina. I have jewish boyfriend. And we plan to convert and get married in the future. Hoping for ur reply and information. Thanks

[@briandfox16]

Yes. It's 100% possible. That said, the process is difficult. It's more like going through an immigration process, or trying to become a citizen of another nation.

[@JM.5387]

Yes, there are Jewish converts of all ethnicities and backgrounds.

[@Momma_Vanessa]

Wonderful video!

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

Thank you very much!

[@evabellconklin2989]

As a mom, if I were to convert to Judaism but my husband doesn’t, then would my children still be considered Jewish?

[@nicole4779]

Yes. It goes through the mother

[@leannsherman6723]

Yes😊

[@evabellconklin2989]

Thank you 😊

[@emeraldkimble7602]

Elizabeth Taylor did it with Eddie fisher

[@ajju-ss7wf]

most of it applies to the Abrahamic religions. What about Indian religions for example Hinduism which many believe is not even a religion but the philosophy or way of life. It doesn't have any founder. Basically, it is considered as an amalgamation of different cultures. similar to Jewish buddhist, Can a jew marry Hindu and still follow Judaism?

[@jamiebehun1743]

ajju 0220 I want you to ask Rabbi Tovia Singer who has a weekly call-in show every Sunday: 9:00am to 11:00am/855-95-BIBLE on the TeNaK Talk KZbin channel and ask him any questions that you may have about Judaism and he will answer your questions live on air.

[@user-bw3fl7fj9w]

@@jamiebehun1743 please stop telling everyone to listen to this Rabbi...there are many more Rabbis available who teach Judaism beliefs in a positive way. Unlike, tovia singer who many bashes Christian and Christianity in every video! Teach Judaism on its own merits and no solely on talking against another faith he doesn't even belong or believe in!

[@allahiseternal8422]

@ My Jewish Mommy Life Who have been Jewish forever?? Or U converted your religion to Judaism?? If u converted then what age u converted??? Y did u wanted to convert to Judaism ✡️ ??

[@deafbutterfly]

Not able to read the closed captioning on this vlog because for some strange reasons, it is in Vietnamese with English text. :( -> I am Deaf so I rely on CC to understand what you are saying in this vlog. So far, your other vlogs, no issues with CC.

[@rowanfranck4111]

Just want to highlight that jewish same-sex relationships and marriages also exist!

[@shienamaepedros2789]

Hi its a very nice video..thank you for making this kind of video... I just want to ask if it is necessary to learn hebrew language first before you process to convert in Judaism? Thank you..

[@MyJewishMommyLife]

That really depends on who you are doing the conversion process with!

[@shienamaepedros2789]

@@MyJewishMommyLife thank you for messaging me back I really appreciate it. 😊 actually I didnt start the process yet. I have a Jewish fiancé his from Israel and im from Philippines due to the pandemic were not together now so im trying my best to learn and understand Judaism as much as I can through your videos and other videos.. It would really be wonderful if you can suggest some videos on me to help me understand more.. Thank you😊

[@bridgetdraper5146]

🔯 i convererted because I was chosen.

[@kathy2929]

Do you wear head coverings? I also watch a lady the converted to orthodox Judaism and is very happy with all the rules. Still don't know why married women cover hair except it is Jewish law.

[@JM.5387]

The Rabbis derived the law from Numbers 5:18, which implies that married women in ancient times covered their hair as a form of modesty. In modern times, some Jewish women continue that practice and some don't.

[@drganesh108]

I want to convert to jew for marriage. Should i

[@Jelena.Derosa]

Isn’t it a law that married women to wrap their hair..? & also be modest with a 3/4 shirt above the collar bone. Be careful. You’re a beautiful Jewish women, I wouldn’t want you to be punished for something like that. I’m converting and I’ve taken on modest for 2 years now and wrapping my hair. It’s such a beautiful thing. We are daughters of Hashem who represent the creator. What a gift