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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?

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Question 1 of 10
True or false: In most Jewish communities, circumcision is not required to convert a baby boy.
Question 2 of 10
True or false: An infant can be converted to Judaism without its consent?
Question 3 of 10
What does the Hebrew word brit mean?
Question 4 of 10
In the book of Exodus, non-Israelites who fled Egypt with the Hebrews were referred to as what?
Question 5 of 10
Which movement controls the conversion process in Israel?
Question 6 of 10
When did the Jewish "tradition" of dissuading potential converts originate?
Question 7 of 10
What is the first step to converting to Judaism in the Reform approach?
Question 8 of 10
For traditional Jews, a convert must assent to kabbalat ol ha-mitzvot, which is what?
Question 9 of 10
Which of these women is the biblical prototype of a convert?
Question 10 of 10
In the biblical period, how did people join the Israelite nation?
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