Marta, I can't say I'm having any of those specific problems right now, although I'm more observant than most people I've met so far, so I understand how that...
Hi Ruth, I am also new here. Am currently a non-Jew also in the process of converting. Live in New Jersey where I also attend a synagogue - conservative. Also...
Hi Ruth, I am new here too, so I guess we are starting out together. Nice to meet you! My name is Dee. My husband's grandfather was Jewish and I was raised...
Marta, Well, first of all, I sure hope you're feeling better from the food poisoning today! I sure wish WE had that rain too! :) And second, yes, I sure do...
Sharon -- have you tried the Sisterhood at your synagogue? You don''t have to be a Jew to be a member, and you might find some really good support systems...
Hello everyone and thank you for the welcome! Good to meet you all! "Ruth" or Francine ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? ...
Hi A. Y. Dit gaan goed dankie, en met u? Ek bly in Johannesburg. Paula ... From: aviva_yehudis To: proselytecentral@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 31,...
Hallo Paula. Ek kan nie kla nie. Waar in Jo'burg is jy vandaan? Ek is in Australië - Sydney. Hmm, perhaps I should leave the Afrikaans before I make a fool of...
B"H Sharon: Thank you. Marta is *much* better this week. G-d gave me a wonderful gift this week: industry. He gave me two near-impossible programming...
I have to admit I am mortified to even have to ask this. BUT..did I do something wrong? I went to a kosher market last night and got a few things for Rosh...
There is a concern with many groups about a non-Jew having ever touched wine or the container it was in. I don't know all the details, but it has something to...
Thanks to both of you! I guess then I shouldn't open it and if the rabbi asks me if I bought it (I am suspicious they may turn the slip into her since they ...
<< I am so embarassed I could die!! >> Don't be. I'm so thankful I'm only twenty so for me to try to go in to a store and buy alcoholic beverage is out of the...
Hi Sharon, Before I go on, yes Rosh Hashana is finished here....just saying that because I get some comments about breaking things when I'm not, just finish...
Shalom, My name is Rachel and I am new to this group. I just wanted to send a note saying hello and introducing myself. I am hoping to learn a lot here and...
Shalom Rachel! Glad you have joined us! My name is Sharon and I am also new in the conversion process - I am studying with a Reform rabbi and actually have...
Did anyone attend services this past weekend? What did you experience or find? I managed to make it to erec Rosh Hashanah services. It was very traumatic ...
Dear Sharon, There is a *great* book out there, called "Friday Night and Beyond," by Lori Palatnik, and it covers *everything* having to do with Shabbos, from...
I think this is what you're looking for. This site has got all the basics and this page has the blessings for Shabbat candlelighting, kiddush, and challah. ...
I go to shul regularly but had never been to Rosh Hashana services until this weekend. They were nice, Sunday better than Saturday - probably because they blew...
B"H Rachel: L'shana tova (A sweet new year)! Welcome to the group. Don't be shy now, we love questions (I eat them for breakfast ... j/k) Marta ... From:...
B"H I had a really nice Rosh Hashanah first day I went to services with Hillel, which meant the statewide director was really good about explaining things and...
I've personally read TO BE A JEW and it was excellent. Marta ... From: Starfire@... [mailto:Starfire@...] Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 3:35 PM To:...
L'shana tovah! My Rosh Hashanah was absolutely wonderful! I am Reform, and completed my conversion about a month ago. (8 Elul) I sing in our choir, and this...
Sharon, My daughter and I attended Saturday morning service and a Saturday night children's service. It was so beautiful! I cried and cried. My daughter...
dear group just wanted to send a quick hello and introduce myself to the group i am 23, living in manhattan, and just beginning to think about conversion ive...
To Be A Jew by Donin is a good book to read and I think everyone will agree on that. As far as books actually about conversion, well the first one I read was...
