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Can a non-Jew become a Rabbi after converting to Judaism?

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Absolutely. Perhaps the confusion comes in regarding the Priests of Biblical times. To be a Cohen, a member of the Priestly class, a man had to be born into it. read more

IIRC there are a few limits in Jewish law on what a convert can do, rabbi or not. For example, a convert cannot serve as a dayan (judge) on a Beit Din (religious court) except for a Beit Din convened for converting others to Judaism. read more

I converted to Conservative Judaism. The way it worked for me was that I attended my synagogue for about a year then asked the Rabbi about converting. He told me to take an Intro to Judaism class and then we would talk about converting. After I began the class I again talked to him about converting. read more

(Please note that if your mother was Jewish before you were born, whether observant or not, then by Jewish Law you are also Jewish, and you do not need to convert. Please contact an Orthodox Rabbi for guidance.) So, you want to become Jewish. I applaud your goal. read more

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