Converting While Dating a Jewish Woman
Question
Hello
I have been dating a Jewish woman for few months now and I'm not Jewish. I came to Israel and she told me about the holidays and traditions and i really loved it and the country and i want to consider converting can i still do it and in the end marry the woman i'm dating?
Answer
Shalom!
Thank you for your question.
Conversion for the purpose of marriage or because you love Israel is not a legitimate reason for conversion.
A person must only convert to Judaism if he/she is fully committed to observing the Torah and the mitzvot.
This would apply to both of you, as it is against the Torah for Jews and non-Jews to date.
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