Hello.
Lately I've been interested in the subject of conversion processes in the Reform and Conservative movements.
In Orthodoxy, when a convert decides to stop keeping Judaism/convert to a different faith or stop keeping part of Judaism, their status as converts is determined on a case-by-case basis by the rabbinate. In some cases, the conversion is revoked, while in others, it's not.
I was wondering what the case is by Reform Judaism: Is there a sweeping consensus on the matter or is it also case-by-case?
I found this article that refers to matter. However, I found the rabbi's answer to be ambiguous and open to interpretation:
b. "Choos[ing] to return" - does that mean through doing teshuvah or by converting once more? And if the latter, can this be done an endless number of times or is there a limit?
Perhaps someone could clarify?
Thanks.
Lately I've been interested in the subject of conversion processes in the Reform and Conservative movements.
In Orthodoxy, when a convert decides to stop keeping Judaism/convert to a different faith or stop keeping part of Judaism, their status as converts is determined on a case-by-case basis by the rabbinate. In some cases, the conversion is revoked, while in others, it's not.
I was wondering what the case is by Reform Judaism: Is there a sweeping consensus on the matter or is it also case-by-case?
I found this article that refers to matter. However, I found the rabbi's answer to be ambiguous and open to interpretation:
"If a Jew leaves Judaism by adopting another religion, that individual is regarded as outside the boundaries of the Jewish community," says Rabbi Stephen Einstein, co-chair of the Commission on Outreach, Membership, and Sacred Community of the Union for Reform Judaism and Central Conference of American Rabbis. "Of course, s/he could choose at a later time to return."
a. Does being "outside the boundaries of the Jewish community" mean being not Jewish or merely being a heretical Jew?
b. "Choos[ing] to return" - does that mean through doing teshuvah or by converting once more? And if the latter, can this be done an endless number of times or is there a limit?
Perhaps someone could clarify?
Thanks.