Conversion Quiz

How much do you know about conversion to Judaism?

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The process of conversion depends on the overseeing rabbi, but generally includes a great deal of learning, culminating with an appearance before a Jewish court, the taking of a Hebrew name, circumcision for men, and a dunk in the ritual bath. How much do you know about Jewish conversion?

Question 1 of 10
Which of these is not one of the steps of a traditional conversion?
Question 2 of 10
What is the hatafat dam brit ceremony?
Question 3 of 10
What does conversion to Judaism require?
Question 4 of 10
Who usually performs the act of circumcision?
Question 5 of 10
True or false: All mikvehs are run by the Orthodox movement.
Question 6 of 10
What blessing does a convert recite after immersion in the mikveh?
Question 7 of 10
True or false: Jewish law allows people who were converted as infants or children to renounce their conversion when they reach the age of maturity.
Question 8 of 10
When is the ceremony of hatafat dam brit performed?
Question 9 of 10
In the biblical period, how did people join the Israelite nation?
Question 10 of 10
For traditional Jews, a convert must assent to kabbalat ol ha-mitzvot, which is what?
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