I would like to have a copy! Thanks! aryehmoshen <aryehmoshen@...> a écrit : I've believe that I've send copies to all those who requested them. If you...
Shalom all, My name is Niki, I currently live in Israel with my Jewish-Israeli partner, and am trying to convert to Judaism here. After being kicked around...
Hi Niki, Contact the masorti bet din in London. http://www.europeanmasortibetdin.org/ It is accepted by the immigration office, but not by the bet din in...
I have been reading about Judaism and am seriously thinking about asking to convert (though I haven't yet made that commitment). But I live in rural Alaska; 75...
I have been reading about Judaism with a desire to convert. There are a few practicing Jewish families living in the town about 20 miles from my home, and a...
Hi, I just met a woman in Hungary, who also leaves far from the synagouge, and from a jewish community. This is what the rabbi told her: - she is unable to go...
Hi, try this group, it is much more active and you can probably get a response. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Jewish_Converts/ Shalom, Jay ... are ... however,...
Thanks to all of you who posted replies to my inquiry. It's wonderful to know I'm not alone! I'll be following up on your suggestions. Shalom -- Josephine....
I myself am from Philadelphia and don't live near my synagogue. In fact, I have no choice but to travel to it via public transportation. My neighborhood is...
Hi All, The Hungarian rabbi wasnt ortodox..He is between modern ortodox and conservative. He is serious about the micvas (ed: mitzvot), and if he sees, that...
While I have not noticed it in Reform literature, I believe that all Jews consider non-Jews who live by the Seven Noahide Commandments to be guranteed a place...
The last post from Maya/Mariann inspired me to write this as some of you may not be familiar with the some of these "travel" restrictions on Shabbat. Many know...
Yes, I have read about the traditional prohibition against travel on Shabbat. Also the requirement for the Mikveh. I have heard that the Orthodox Rabbi's wife...
If I might be so bold as to ask, do you want to convert Reform because you believe in Reform or because you feel that you can't convert to any other Judaism...
My apologies -- it appears my answer to your question didn't get posted -- transported to deep space perhaps? (These computers can be a mystery at times!) When...
Pass this info on to friends & family living abroad! Ingrid Lehrer & Aileen Halbershtat are proud to announce that Butterfly - Events for Life is open for...
Oh, I did phrase that rather poorly, didn't I? Sorry..... No, from what I have read of the different movements, I definitely feel that I would be a better...
All the best to you with your journey. It sounds to me like you're going where your heart's leading you and after really, really thinking about this, and...
A few thoughts: 1. Being a Jew is never easy. Being a Jew by Choice is that much more difficult. Not that I'm saying it's not worthwhile, but it's a lot of...
Thank you for your thoughtful response. Some time has passed since I sent my first post here, and I'm still reading & exploring my own thoughts & beliefs. I...
Hi, I am in Anchorage Alaska and seeking reform conversion. I have been anxious but finally made it to a first shabbat service. It was nice but not many people...
Dear Angela, I am also converted, however not reform, but masorti. It took me 1,5 years study, so I think I am lucky.. :-) What you need to take into...
As for # 5. Amen! The other group you're Dead on Right. Sanctimonious and insulting are some words I can think of. If the opinions are different from the...
Angela: Welcome to the group. May you find what you are looking for. Maya is right, it is better to claim "neutral interest" in Judaism for a period of time...
I was reading over a recent thread regarding the apparent lack of activity for this group. I replied, "..groups are as active as moderators and members make...
My Rabbi takes 2 years for conversion (probably depends on the person a little). It took me a year to come around from just reading, being skeptical, reading...
Well taken advice though. I think I will wait to tell the Rabbi. I did already mention an interest in converting with the first attendance on a Shabbat...
