Converting JSP to JSF

Hi,
I am new to JSF.
Could someone suggest how to convert existing JSP project to JSF and Tiles ?
TIA,
Oleg.

Yes, we do have to convert.
We wrote a pilot of project using JSP [with some YUI and JQuery widgets]
and then learned that client wants JSF (have a bunch of other JSF projects),
so now I have a week or so to convert it. [I personally would use Flex for the GUI] ;-)
Is there a way to wrap up JSP into JSF ?
I guess, we also need to move some HTML/JSP widgets into JSF components.
Please advise,
Oleg.

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