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...
... This is somewhat my own situation, in that my father was a Jew who became an atheist, and my mother was a Jewish convert who was never observant (she...
Many thanks for your reply Aryeh. I would really appreciate if you (or the converts you know who have Jewish fathers) could recommend any resources that are...
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Hey, looks who is doing the "beating up" on Judaism. Your view is very superficial. Judaism is a society in which the women have a very big role. Granted, ...
Sarah Lemke <bintali@...> wrote: What exactly are you expecting? Judaism is a religion dominated and formed by a few men. Peg queries: Why would anyone...
My favorite books include To Be a Jew by Donin Becoming a Jew by Lamm Jewish Conversion by Schwartz To Pray as a Jew by Donin The Artscroll Prayer Book ... ...
Hello Peggy: I genuinely want to understand where you're coming from. That's why I want to ask you some questions. 1. Tell me of a religion that's you can...
Kassams Keep Fallin' On My Head by Andras Bereny If you substitute "Rain-drops" with "Kassams" and sing this classic tune - it's kind of funny. But in Israel...
Wednesday, June 8, 2005 ... New 'Sanhedrin' plans rebuilding of Temple Israeli rabbinical body calls for architectural blueprint ... Posted: June 8, 2005 11:05...
i pray to find real friend who like blue sky and blue soul, i pray to looking for an Artist's Representative, an Art Manager, Patron for my painting . i...
