r/JewsOfConscience 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/enharmonicdissonance Converting 9d ago

Hey, I'm actually in an extremely similar situation right now and might have some advice! Do you mind if I DM you?