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Question
If a Jewish man wishes to marry a woman who has converted to Judaism by means of a Reform Conversion process can they be married in a Conservative Synagogue by a Conservative Rabbi and would they be able to become members of a Conservative Synagogue?
Answer
First of all, the Rabbi of the Conservative synagogue is the final
authority to both your questions, and I would urge that you speak with that Rabbi directly. No one else can speak for that Rabbi.
Secondly, a great deal depends upon the conversion process - the elements of
education, bet din, mikveh, etc. and also the standards of the two Rabbis involved.
If an element isn't what the Conservative Rabbi would want and the young woman
has no objection, then the conversion process can simply be completed. For example,
if the mikveh wasn't kosher, then the convert can go to a kosher mikveh - which
is a wonderful spiritual experience for this and for other times in the life
of a couple.
It is important for future children that the conversion be kosher so that the
children will be considered part of the Jewish People and be able to celebrate
their life cycle events in the Conservative congregation of your choice.
Best
Wishes,
Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner
Foundation
for Family Education (FFFE)
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