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/jeff_dosso Non-Jewish Ally 10d ago

they said that Israeli lives were worth more than Palestinian lives.

The rabbi explicitly and openly said that?

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u/HomeboyCraig Reform 9d ago

Sorry for the late response! I was at work and then wandered off yesterday.

They said that calling for a ceasefire was inappropriate and that the hostages need to be recovered no matter the circumstances. If Palestinian civilians die, that’s the price they have to pay and maybe it will make Palestinians stand against Hamas. So while they didn’t say the exact quote I mentioned, it’s definitely how I interpreted it.