Judaization

This article is about a form of cultural assimilation and spatial policy. For the Christian movements that believe in the necessity of adherence to Jewish laws, see Judaizers.

Judaization (Hebrew: ייהוד, Arabic: تهويد) or Judaification is the process of making something Jewish in character. In a religious context, this practice is uncommon, due to the Jewish aversion to conversion, supporting conversion only as a fully voluntary measure. In practice, this has only applied in Jewish states, especially in ancient Judea, or in the context of Abrahamic religions, which are born out of Judaism, such as early Christianity.