r/JewsOfConscience • u/HomeboyCraig Reform • 10d ago

Discussion - Flaired Users Only Converting to Judaism while not believing in Zionism

Hi all, I’m sorry if this isn’t the right place to ask - but is it possible to convert to Judaism if you don’t support Israel? I was in the process of converting in October 2023, but I stopped attending the temple I originally went to when they said that Israeli lives were worth more than Palestinian lives. Since then, I haven’t actually been able to find a temple or shul in my area that works with converts and isn’t pro-Israel (I live in Portland, OR)

I asked this question on another Jewish subreddit and was called a Hamas supporter and the overwhelming majority of responses said that I can’t convert if I don’t support Israel, but I figured I’d ask here as well.

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u/iz_an_opossum Anti-zionist Convert in progress 9d ago edited 9d ago

Yes. I'm doing it.

Zionists will say it's not possible (my first Rabbi unexpectedly said I couldn't convert unless I was a zionist) but they're lying. Its bullshit for a few reasons, including Judaism =/= zionism and halacha demands the convert is treated the same (if not better) than the born Jew and this would and must naturally extend to the ability of a Jew to be anti-zionist

Edit: just read your actual post (forgot to check besides title) and highly suggest Havurah Shalom.