Some of you know me from other yahoo groups, Delphi, possibly even MSN. But for those that don't know me I converted conservative about 4 years ago and ...
Shalom to everyone and Hag Sameah! The Shavuot holiday is a very unique holiday, especially to people who are converting, or considering. The Book of Ruth is...
I don't think that there is any real risk that the Orthodox opinion will be censored, there are enough posts in favor of Orthodox to put that fear to rest. The...
Hi everyone- I wanted to introduce myself, I just signed up for the group. I have been studying Judaism for about a year and a half or two years. I am now...
Hi everyone, I am new to the list, so I thought I introduce myself first. I am Max, 27 years old and I live in Holland. My grandfather (from my dad's side) was...
Just wondering if there are any female converts and those who are on the way to conversion or just thinking about conversion (I'm female who are on the way to...
I am also looking forward to being circumcised! It's not the móst important part of the conversion, but I think about my conversion to Judaism 24/7, so also...
My issue is, only the Orthodox opinion seems to count for anything. If you are converting Reform or any other denomination, the connotation is it isn't ...
Shalom This month Spirituality 101 features a basic course in Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism. Kabbalah teaches us how to navigate through the hidden universes on...
... I am one who is delaying my conversion due to lack of support from my spouse; my children are already grown and while they may not share my enthusiasm,...
I'm not female, nor a convert, but I would like to wish you success. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Friends. Fun. Try the all-new Yahoo!...
To you both, May you have a speedy recovery from the Milah, when it comes. Wishing you success, Aryeh __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? ...
Is anyone on this list attending the Levy/Klein wedding on June 22 at the Holiday Inn/Ramada Plaza in Edison? If so, I would like to meet you there as my ...
Since I started the "authentic" phrase, I would like to apologize to you for any hurt it caused. You will come across many converts here and elsewhere who...
Wendy Lawrence <dmsnlls@...> wrote: snip>>My issue is, only the Orthodox opinion seems to count for anything. snip>> IMO the difference between Orthodox...
mcates5 <mcates5@...> wrote: Hi everyone- I wanted to introduce myself, I just signed up for the group. .....I must say that I am really nervous about...
Donna, I am in the process of converting in NYC (Manhattan), for more than just marriage reasons... It has been very important for me to have other friends...
Donna, I'm in NYC, very seriously thinking about converting, and not doing it for marriage. I will be converting through one of the liberal streams, but I'm...
One, I'd advice you to spend time at both shuls, see where you are most comfortable davening, where you are most comfortable socializing, if possible attend...
I have a question for the Orthodox members of the group but first a little background. I converted Reform over 13 years ago and was married by a Reform Rabbi a...
Dear Rivkah Esther, first thing which has to be checked is that your husband can be proven to be a Cohen. If he is definitively a Cohen, they won't perform a...
Hello All, I know this isn't totally on message for the group, and I hope you don't mind. I just joined the group, and live in Montclair, New Jersey. Also, I...
This is a very difficult situation. I'll make a couple of comments. A Cohen and convert can NOT marry - and no orthodox beit din will convert you. But... and...
... Dear Carol, I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner, visting some of the groups just got away from me and I opt out of emails being sent directly to me. Your...
Many rabbis use a more subtle form of discouragement - not returning phone calls or emails, missing meetings. And many times on the first visit they will tell...
I'm new to this list, but both of these previous posts caught my attention. I get the impression that the unsupportive spouses in these cases are not Jewish...
That may be, but it doesn't give you the right to belittle the other denominations. I am sure you could find another group that would be more than willing to...
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Dear Michelle in VA, I have been visiting a Conservative shul; in time, I probably will try to find a M.O. shul. Regarding what made me change, perhaps more...
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