Shalom! And so.. the journey continues. After almost two years of trying to convince myself that Judaism wasn't for me, once again my heart pulls me in that...
Becky Sayre <jbsayre@...> wrote:Shalom! And so.. the journey continues. After almost two years of trying to convince myself that Judaism wasn't for me,...
Sorry for the quick finger. I sent that last post to quickly. I'd love to help. What have you studied so far about Judaism? What books have you read....
Shalom Peggy: And Thank you for your response. Much of what I leaned about Judaism came from a messianic congregation and Rabbi. Once the "Jesus" element is...
Rivka, Hi, you might want to pick up a few more books to get a better idea of the demands and beauty of living Jewish. Rabbi Gersion Appel authored two, one...
I have heard of those books but I don't remember having read them. I'm leaving for LA on sunday (G-d willling). My daughter is having a baby and we will stay...
Forgot to mention that I am impressed with your answers. ... === message truncated === __________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger Show us what our...
I'm gay and in the process of converting to Conservative Judaism. I've found the Rabbis and the congregation to be incredibly refreshing. It isn't the same...
Nothing personal, but I don't remember breaking any commandments today (except that I could have spent some more time studying Torah). While we observant do ...
Do you think a person who struggles with homosexual tendencies needs to absolutely disclose that to their rabbi and or beis din prior to conversion? Even if...
I am curious how you are carrying out these Mitzvot? I'm not even including all of the Mitzvot regarding Temple services, or the Kohains. Are you using prayer...
Ok, perhaps this is a medium ground in this discussion. As it was explained to me, the orthodox would most likely not accept or recognize a conversion done by...
I think that a person who struggles with homosexual tendencies is to be praised as a person who lives with a very difficult nisayon (test). It is important to...
I wish I could interpret your response as anything other than reducto ad absurdum. I'm sure you understand that there are no more than perhaps 100 Mitzvoth...
Of course I understand. That is my point, it was meant to be absurd. You nor any other human I'm aware of has the ability to decide which Mitzvot G_d thinks...
I am NOT going to sit back and make a judgement call on how easy or difficult it is for anyone to keep a Mitzvah. I would like to make certain other points ...
I recently converted in a reconstructionist synagogue. From reading some recent posts, I am sure that I am probably not considered a "real jew" by some of...
You obviously care; so let me start off by apologizing for anything that might offend you. You’re correct. Many of us, myself included, would not consider...
Personally, I'm withdrawing from this group. It seems to be dominated by "observant Jews" who apparently take a great deal of personal pride in beating up...
Permit me a few comments, which I'll insert below. I apologize if anyone finds the tone offensive; while I try to maintain a gentle, supportive and ...
Shalom, My name is Ron and I think you may have been waiting for me. I know that is a bold statement, but with time and ears that hear, you will see how I can...
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My father is a born Jew, but not observant. My mother had three Jewish grandparents. Under halacha, I am not Jewish. My (not very observant) boyfriend wants me...
Hi I agree that there does seem to be some beating up. I myself am converting through a reform rabbi. I urge you to stick in there. There are one or two people...
There are many converts who have Jewish fathers. I myself have met several. You are far from alone. ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? ...
Hello: I have for awhile been trying to convert to Judaism, but because I am married to a Christian that wouldn't convert I've had to remain not associated to...
I'm not sure I understand how you're complaining about "beating up" just because we have beliefs and opinions. Why are we not allowed to state ours when you...
You are about to enter the world of emotions...and it is the getting through these and clarifying them, that you will also be able to make bold statements ...
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What exactely are you expecting? Judaism is a religion dominated and formed by a few men( study the history of passing on the Torah by oral tradition and later...
