DEUT1377 The fact that Jewish law requires the exercise of great caution before admitting the stranger to our faith, together with the tolerant and respectful attitude manifested towards devotees of other monotheistic faiths, militates against the theory that Jews are intolerant of other beliefs. The reluctance before admitting the proselyte was only because he was to share Jewish responsibilities as outlined in the Torah. It never meant a hesitancy to help him when he was in need. Once admitted, the laws of the Torah spread their protecting wings over him [this verse, 19-22, xiv. 29, xvi. II, xxvi. II.)