Alliance for Authentic Judaism

The first word: Welcome, immigrants to Judaism

By Celso Cukierkorn Published: June 15, 2006 in the Jerusalem Post

That divisive debate among Americans about immigration policy and the Jewish world in the transformation have in common? As a rabbi, who recently became an American, and who are actively involved in counseling potential converts to Judaism I found that these seemingly separate controversies raise similar issues.

If the jobs out there, who want to go, we should open the door wider for those who want these jobs? When the family found with children already born here, the journey to citizenship should involve fewer toll booths?

If marriages, low birth rate and the secularization of Jews under performance, we should make it easier for others to adopt our religion? If the man was a Jew by birth, the woman should simplify the conversion to Judaism?

If America is truly the “melting pot and if ever a Jew literally means the accession of the extended family, then what is the noise?

Although I am a Jew by birth, I am an American by choice, after a citizen of one year. Perhaps even more importantly, I worked to achieve dozens of Jews by the choice of a guide in their journey towards conversion. I use the Internet to get a vehicle and those who might consider to win membership of the Jewish people.

Many wonder why a person who is not born a Jew wants to be a Jew, and someone who can embrace another tradition really grown into a new. My own experience as an immigrant helped me to understand how deep these transitions.

I will always be a Brazilian, because I like warm weather, friendly people, and I have good memories of my childhood. But I chose an American are affected by a variety of reasons, motivations and justifications for adults. I came across American history, the Constitution, Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem by middle age, experienced eyes and ears. I am very confident that I will be – perhaps already – a competent and active participant in my democracy.

I made sure I knew where the polling station had two good weeks before the first opportunity I had to choose. And I was one of the first in the queue Tuesday in November. And as the people on the road with Jay Leno asked, I know that names and recognizes the face of Secretary of Defense, and the senators from my state (Mississippi) and the mayor of my town (Hattiesburg).

My experience is not unique. I really think that those who choose, and work to achieve the goal of citizenship are often among the citizens involved and informed.

More importantly, those who have left and other companies have decided to work towards this goal in America an immediate appreciation of the blessings of freedom of expression and freedom of assembly and personal understanding of the value of our constitutional protection from state interference.

I also know from experience that those who choose to Jews adopted the body of knowledge about their religion know to better appreciate the similarities and differences between religions, and more generally the actual participants in the rituals, obligations and principles our tradition.

Whether the philosophy of history have been attracted by the ritual, or they would continue to press their love for the spouse, I would be happier to have filled the pews of converts. For the most part, they are adults, adults have made decisions.

Immigrants account make great Americans tend to make converts of all Jews – and for similar reasons.

Given that, it should permanently disqualify if you entered the U.S. without the benefit of a visa when you are ready to pay a kind of sanction (fine or pass through taxes) and a rigorous process for details and Warrants introduce this democracy? If we can, for example a rigid bar, you call a Jew or a member of a community whatever name you choose? In modern times, should, if they are not authentic religious affiliation, it is so expensive, join a synagogue?

I was born a Jew, I was not born Orthodox, Conservative or Reform.

Should we really Halacha as a weapon against people who want to convert? Should not we be used by means of converts Halacha as a bridge to acceptance may have? In addition, if you approach a synagogue, why is it that the sincerity of the conversion is still questioned, but we assume that the motives are to take the legitimate Jew born?

Do not misunderstand. I’m not sure of an open border or a free ticket to citizenship. And I do not see a drive-in window conversion of the synagogue in the neighborhood.

It should help create realistic standards to convert the basis of a positive Jewish identity, and there should be a meaningful consultation and assessment of accuracy, fluency and sincerity of answers. But for the accident of birth, and not someone else or not and should not be extraordinary, and as the porter.

I shrug my self-proclaimed patriots – the Minutemen, or is it minyanmen – who want the daily penned and sent home or just about pure BIMA, or participation in the High Holidays.

My country has adopted the needs and thrive on the infusion of new immigrants, like my religion of birth needs and is accompanied by the words of those who choose to worship you will be with me. I am pleased for you.

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