Converting to Judaism – already been circumcised.

Quick question and answer today. The question I was asked by a man is listed below.

I am thinking of converting to Judaism. I have already been circumcised so a circumcision would not be required. However, due to personal reasons I have big issues with displaying my genitals. Will anyone require proof of my procedure or will they take me at my word? Thanks!

The short answer is they do not need to take your word for it as they will require, if you are circumcised, to take a small drop of blood from your foreskin as a custom. So the answer is sadly if you convert to Judaism, you will very likely be required to do this so yes, they need to see your genital to do this.

However this is often done by professional doctors (well, normally anyhow) and they have seen just about everything before so if your will to convert to Judaism is very high, it may be worth the few minutes it will take.

That said, speak with your sponsoring Rabbi when you look into converting to Judaism – they will speak to you about it further and what needs or what not needs to be done.

Reference Me

Kyle ben Avraham Avinu (קייל בן אברהם אבינו) (2012) Converting to Judaism – already been circumcised.. [online] Ask a Jew. Available at: https://askajew.co.uk/question/converting-to-judaism-already-been-circumcised/ [Accessed 29 Mar 2024]