Why does Orthodox Judaism discourage converts?

Orthodox Jews discourage conversions because Orthodox Judaism operates as a system of laws that require adherence not to cultural norms, but to a legal system we see as non-negotiable. Reform Judaism considers itself 'informed' by the mitzvot; we consider mitzvot binding. read more

Orthodox Jews discourage conversions because Orthodox Judaism operates as a system of laws that require adherence not to cultural norms, but to a legal system we see as non-negotiable. Reform Judaism considers itself ‘informed’ by the mitzvot; we consider mitzvot binding. read more