Hi everyone. I am searching for some input from other converts on how to deal with my first Christmas as a Jew. My family is still Christian and I am planning...
Hi All, Looks like NETTLEpoint is the news. Seems like in the midst of everything else going on, this new Israeli craft has incited a religious and secular...
I$B!G(Bd like to hear as well. :o) Had not thought of this as I do not live near any family. Well, now that I think about it, don$B!G(Bt have any! LOL ...
I completed my conversion with mikveh and bet dein last June 30 and while I had been "practising" as a Jew for the entire year before that, this will ...
New historical and genetic discoveries demonstrate the partial convert ancestry of Ashkenazi Jews. Perhaps as much as 10 to 20 percent of Ashkenazi ancestry...
Information about Israel Experience Programs for the Proselytecentral community: "LIVNOT U'LEHIBANOT ISRAEL EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS" WHAT: 2,4, and 6 week Israel...
Hello, I've spent about a year of self-guided research through Judaism. It started as simple, intellectual curiosity to broaden my understanding of the world's...
My father's family is Southern Baptist, and has never really accepted my conversion to Judaism. My aunt (who has a son who is a missionary in Africa) keeps...
Thank you so much for sharing your story with me. I really like what you said about you define your Judaism and don't let others define it for you. I also...
Jerusalem – As surprising as it may seem, Israel's currently shaky security situation may actually have had some positive consequences. It seems that...
Today more then ever, people expect a certain level of spiritual exhilaration from prayer. Isn't inspiration one of the the most important reasons we come to...
Your attitude is great, it is their holiday and you are helping celebrate it. Unless, you are converting orthodox, no problem. Just enjoy the time with your...
Hello, For anyone interested in reading along with Will and Ariel Durant's "The Story of Civilization" I would invite you to join a forum that has begun a...
My 9 yr old son and I are just beginning our conversion, though he went to a JCC pre-school and after school program for years until we moved and we've...
A recent posting (re:Orthodox-Secular conflict) was sent to this list by mistake. This was a draft copy. This article was intended as a SATIRE/HUMOR in order...
In a message dated 12/10/2003 11:57:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, rwhiting@... writes: I have no Jewish friends to rely on for advice or guidance. We do...
In a message dated 12/11/2003 3:01:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, dmsnlls@... writes: Should I let it go for this year and maybe somehow do both? By next...
Hadassah, Depending on how you want to alienate your family...you could send it or temper it. You could start off with: Thanks for the email but I wanted to...
I agree with Peggy. I was afraid my 10 y/o son who also has developmental delays would really go postal about this but to my surprise he really took to it. He...
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My personal opinion is that you should ignore it. You may choose to include her in your list of Rosh HaShanah cards and even send her a Happy Channukah card...
Just delete. Ignorance cannot be debated. It is obvious this person knows you are Jewish and refuses to accept your beliefs. No matter what you say, she...
I'm sorry that you are having this problem with your family. My MIL is also making my life somewhat difficult as she is having a problem with my conversion....
This may be regret at missing out on the presents that Christmas brings. You might point out that Hanakah gifts are often given (in some families-not sure if ...
I think if she expects you to respect her beliefs she should offer you the same consideration. Aryeh Moshen <aryehmoshen@...> wrote:My personal opinion...
I was terrified for a very long time to contact a Rabbi but I am thankful every day that I did. The Rabbi I contacted was very open and it just so happened he...
I am descended from crypto jews of spain and portugal and I am still in the conversion process I still try to keep kosher as much as possible but I try to...
Michelle - you give the answer to your own question in your letter: <<I won't bother reprinting the entire dreadful thing... Do you think <<I am being rude?...
