Conversion: Difference between revisions
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#If the convert is converting for marriage after the fact the conversion is valid as long as they completely accepted all of the mitzvot.<ref>Yevamot 24b, Igrot Moshe, Achiezer, Dvar Avraham</ref> | #If the convert is converting for marriage after the fact the conversion is valid as long as they completely accepted all of the mitzvot.<ref>Yevamot 24b, Igrot Moshe, Achiezer, Dvar Avraham</ref> | ||
#If she didn’t accept mitzvot at the time of the tevilah but planned on accepting mitzvot later that isn’t considered an acceptance of mitzvot until the later time. However, accepting mitzvot is a prerequisite for tevila and the tevila needs to be repeated.<ref>Igrot Moshe 3:108</ref> | #If she didn’t accept mitzvot at the time of the tevilah but planned on accepting mitzvot later that isn’t considered an acceptance of mitzvot until the later time. However, accepting mitzvot is a prerequisite for tevila and the tevila needs to be repeated.<ref>Igrot Moshe 3:108</ref> | ||
# A bet din who accepts converts who don't intent to fulfill the mitzvot are causing a major obstacle to other Jews who will think that they are completely acceptable Jews.<ref>Bet Yitzchak YD 2:100:11 writes that it isn't lifnei iver for the convert himself since it is the convert's obligation to keep Torah and he isn't responsible for his actions (Rashi Niddah 13a). However, he adds that it is a problem since others will think that they are Jewish and that is a major problem for them. Therefore, he says it isn't proper to accept such a convert who doesn't intend to keep mitzvot. Igrot Moshe YD 1:157 writes that there is no reason to accept a convert who isn't going to practice mitzvot.</ref> | # A bet din who accepts converts who don't intent to fulfill the mitzvot are causing a major obstacle to other Jews who will think that they are completely acceptable Jews.<ref>Bet Yitzchak YD 2:100:11 writes that it isn't lifnei iver for the convert himself since it is the convert's obligation to keep Torah and he isn't responsible for his actions (Rashi Niddah 13a). However, he adds that it is a problem since others will think that they are Jewish and that is a major problem for them. Therefore, he says it isn't proper to accept such a convert who doesn't intend to keep mitzvot. Minchat Shlomo 1:35 disagrees and holds that it is lifnei iver to cause him to become Jewish and be punished for his sins. Igrot Moshe YD 1:157 writes that there is no reason to accept a convert who isn't going to practice mitzvot.</ref> | ||
==Claiming Oneself is Jewish== | ==Claiming Oneself is Jewish== | ||
