גרים | |
|---|---|
 One of the first recorded Jewish converts, Ruth, by Francesco Hayez. | |
| Total population | |
| Unknown | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Worldwide | |
| Languages | |
| Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, other Jewish languages, and various other native languages. | |
| Religion | |
| Judaism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Other Jews |
Gerim (Hebrew: גרים), also known as gerey tzedek (righteous proselytes),[1] are converts to Judaism and naturalized members of the Jewish nation.[2][3][4] In Jewish mysticism, they are considered to have Jewish souls, prompting their decision to pursue Jewish conversion.[5][6][7]
- ^ "PROSELYTE - JewishEncyclopedia.com". www.jewishencyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ Broyde, Michael (2012-11-18). "Who Is A Ger?". Torah Musings. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ "You Don't Have to Be Jewish to Be Jewish: On Conversion to Judaism | Congregation Beth El–Keser Israel". www.beki.org. 2014-07-09. Retrieved 2024-11-10.
- ^ Burton, Jeremy (2019-11-26). "Can We Retire the Concept of "Conversion" To Judaism?". JCRC. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ^ "Jewish Soul in a Non-Jewish Body?". www.chabad.org. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- ^ Maller, Allen S. "The Blogs: Most converts have reincarnated Jewish souls". blogs.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
- ^ "Soul of the Convert - Converts are the vehicle by which supernal souls descend". www.chabad.org. Retrieved 2024-12-25.