START Your Journey to Becoming JEWISH in 4 EASY Steps

[@TheJewishConvert]

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[@fratercontenduntocculta8161]

I am waiting for my first class to begin. I live near and will be moving within walking distance of my chosen Synagogue. Best of all, I went to high school with the Rabbi's daughter and some of her Jewish friends, so I already know a portion of the community. I am very fortunate to be in such circumstances. Thank you for clarifying a few parts and I'm happy I found this channel!

[@TheJewishConvert]

Wow thats amazing. Always good to have someone in the community that you already know and the daughter of the Rabbi is definitely a great start! Behatzlacha on your journey and let me know how it goes

[@TheJewishConvert]

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[@katherinebottingcouturekat5287]

Full of vital information. Again another fantastic video to support those wishing to start their conversion journey. Well done. Look forward to seeing your next video again very soon. Please take care, love and light from the uk xxxx

[@TheJewishConvert]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for your support! Moadim LeSimcha from Israel

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[@lvgdeadgrl]

I live within an established Ashkenaz Orthodox Jewish Community. My husband and I approached the Rabbi and had two or three meetings with him over a few months period. I had so much hope when he agreed to approach the Cincinnati Beis Din on our behalf, but sadly, afterwards, we were told that it is not the right time :'( Absolutely shattered my whole heart, even though I understand and respect their hesitancy, I don't know how long I can hold onto this hope and it is so hard to continue living in an Orthodox manner without a community. I feel so lost sometimes. I am grateful he did send us the required reading list for conversion candidacy, so we will work on that in the meantime, but how will we know when it is the "right time" to approach him again? He was clearly overwhelmed by our family dynamic because our two oldest daughters (mine from a previous secular marriage) do not wish to convert at this time. I feel so sad for my 3 youngest boys from my current marriage that we wish to raise not only in a Jewish home but within the community. Soon, they will be too old to undergo circumcision without making that choice themselves, and we may very well find ourselves in the same position all over again with them if this drags out till they are teens too (it seems they want us to wait until the girls are grown and moved out of the home). We could potentially be forced to wait over a decade in this case. It is truly unfortunate. I really don't know what we can do.

[@lvgdeadgrl]

I will persist. I will not give up. I just want to be respectful as well, and I do not feel a clear understanding of when it is okay to approach him again. The most recent idea I had is perhaps to complete the required reading, and then contact him again with that news...but this could take a year or so, I'm not sure if my husband will take much longer for instance to complete the reading. I would love your advice if you have any. I appreciate you so much. May Hashem always bless you. Shavua tov.

[@TheJewishConvert]

Just to clarify a few points: 1) You live in a Jewish Community. Are you attending services at this community regularly for Shabbat and Festivals? 2) How old is the 2 older daughters that do not wish to convert? 3) How old is the sons from your current marriage? 4) What was the Rabbi's exact answer to you? Did he say after you complete all the reading you will be accepted on the conversion course? After you clarify the above points I will give you my answers and advice

[@TheJewishConvert]

Its always best to keep it respectful but also good to be a bit pushy as well. Persistence is key in getting into the program.

[@lvgdeadgrl]

@@TheJewishConvert thank you so kindly. We do not attend regularly, although of course, this is what we want to do. They did recently allow me to attend Hebrew classes and made it a point to say that non-Jews are welcome for those types of classes. We did request to attend a Shabbat or Festival service and he did not welcome the idea. My two daughters will be turning15 and 17 in August. The oldest was never on board and the Rav was aware of that from the get go, the younger was totally on board until the last second before he said he was going to approach the Beis Din on our behalf and she backed out. Both adhere to Noachidism, oldest says she 'may' convert as an adult, youngest says she plans to convert as an adult. One more difficulty is my son from my previous marriage, because he visits his father's 2 wks/month, and is only 10, we know it won't be possible for his observance without the big sisters so his conversion is pretty much out of the question for now until adulthood as well by no fault of his own. Although he desires it now. My three sons in my marriage now are 6, 4, and 3 and very much *think* we are Jewish, but I have to remind them all of the time that we are yet to convert, I'm sure it's confusing as ever...they just don't know anything different and feel Jewish because of our lifestyle surrounding Judaism in our home. Sorry this is so lengthy! I will leave a subsequent comment with the Rabbi's responses momentarily.

[@lvgdeadgrl]

A few email replies that may help clarify his thoughts to you: Jan 3: Regarding your conversion prospects: There is one considerable complication that needs to be resolved. In our Zoom meeting you mentioned that you have a 16-year-old daughter who lives with you and does not intend on converting with you. Typically we only accept families who wish to convert when the entire family is on the same page. Jews and non-Jews under the same roof with different laws and views is not an ideal environment for a newly converted family. Please think this over a bit and let me know what you think. It would be ideal to discuss it over the phone or Zoom after you and Michael have some time to think it over and discuss. Please be mindful that pressuring your daughter to follow-suit will further complicate the process for you, not help it along. I'm confident that with time and careful contemplation we will be able to develop a clear path forward for you and your family. **We then had to notify him of our daughters change of heart** Feb 22: Thank you for this important update. I would not let these seeming set-backs be a source of sorrow, Hashem sometimes guides us to the scenic route for reasons we may never understand. Meanwhile, I'll discuss your situation with the other Rabbis and try to determine what the best course of action will be for your family situation. Regarding the three younger children, you should be aware that even if they convert now they will have the option to "opt-out" when they reach Jewish adulthood, ie. age 13 for boys. There is no such thing as not having a choice in the matter. Regarding moving forward, at this point I would recommend that you and Michael try to come up with a few different possibilities that you think would work well for everyone in the picture. Any further discussion with "dad" or the other kids is probably premature, but you can use your judgement. March 1: I discussed your case with the rest of the Cincinnati Beis Din last week. Given the complicating factors in your family dynamic the Beis Din feels strongly that now is not the right time for you to move forward with your conversion. This is not to say that conversion is out of the question, but rather that now is not the right time. As you continue to study and practice you will become more and more prepared for when the time is right. Feel free to reach out as questions arise. Wishing you blessings of clarity and confidence. March 15: It was nice meeting you, and my pleasure to assist you in whatever ways I was able. Please see attached the reading list I referenced in a previous conversation. As you continue to study and practice, stay strong and recognize that for some people Hashem has chosen the scenic route. The very fact that a soul intended to be Jewish should begin its journey as a non-Jew is evidence that sometimes scenic-route is necessary. The reasons for which we may never know. I eagerly await the opportunity to reconnect when "the time is right".

[@joshburgess1495]

Thank you for this!

[@TheJewishConvert]

My pleasure and Shavuah Tov 😉👍🏻🇮🇱

[@leonelandrade9396]

Hello, I was told that a jew conversion can not make aliyah.! Basically the only way to know if ona synagogue is recognized by the Israel state is asking to rabbi? Thank you And thank you for your help and videos they are very helpful.!

[@caluzash]

There is a school of thought that says conversion to Judaism is joining the house of Avraham. This means Rebbeca was the first convert. She was tested on only chessed at the well by Eliyezar. She passed the test with flying colours as she did it with enthusiasm. Over the years lots of tests have been added which make the process difficult.

[@TheJewishConvert]

There is most definitely a school of thought that Avraham was the first person to convert to Monotheism. That is why all converts are called Ben Avraham. The son of Avraham. Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach :-)

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Ruth did not have an Orthodox conversion.

[@TheJewishConvert]

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[@OldSchoolIntegrity]

Tov. Todah rabbah! It’s an inspiration.

[@TheJewishConvert]

@@OldSchoolIntegrity Bevakasha and glad you found it inspiring 😁👍🏻🇮🇱

[@TheJewishConvert]

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[@JuanARivera-z9d]

I want a tefillin

[@xxxthomas215]

I have a doubt, had Ruth converted before marrying her mother - in law's son? If not, didn't they not know, your not supposed to marry a gentile? Thnx nd keep it up.

[@TheJewishConvert]

Yes they did unfortunately marry non Jewish girls and many commentators believe that is why they died young.

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

​@@TheJewishConvertOuch!

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

She was a Moabite as well.

[@JuanARivera-z9d]

If get turned away first time i will take it at face value never return.

[@JuanARivera-z9d]

If get turned away first time i will take it at face value never return.my attitude is your lose someone elses gain.