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Category Archives: Conversion
Jews Have Been Kind To Me
I can only think of one instance where I met a Jew who disparaged converts. Her name was Sherry. It was an Aish Ha Torah event. And she just came out and said, “I don’t accept that you can convert … Continue reading
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Orthodox Judaism Is A Hardball Religion
In the Torah, Moshe and company put to death an Israelite for gathering sticks on the Sabbath. Orthodox Judaism plays hardball. This surprises many outsiders who have a picture of religion as primarily a spiritual loving community. Orthodox Judaism has … Continue reading
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The Regrets Of A Convert
From TorahMusings.com: Abraham Isaac Carmel was a Catholic priest who converted to Judaism. Prior to his death in 1982, he came to the US for medical treatment and taught English literature in Yeshiva of Flatbush high school. Excerpts from an … Continue reading
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First Time In An Orthodox Shul
Jane emails: “Do you have any advice for me before I go walking into an Orthodox synagogue?” * Know that in Orthodox Judaism, men and women pray separately. The more Orthodox the community, the more men and women are separated, … Continue reading
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Why Not Allow For Quickie Conversions To Judaism?
From Rabbi Moss in Australia: Question of the Week: I often hear rabbis complain that the Jewish people is shrinking due to intermarriage and assimilation. But it is you rabbis who are the major obstacle to Judaism growing! If you … Continue reading
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Google Your Way To Orthodox Judaism
People treat you the way you train them. If you let them get away with it, people will abuse you. If you appeal to their nasty side, you’ll get treatment. If you appeal to their nobility, you’ll get that. I’ve … Continue reading
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Google Your Way To Orthodox Judaism
My helpful essay on how to convert to Orthodox Judaism. Watch the whole show.
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How To Select The Right Sponsoring Rabbi For Your Conversion
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Two Girls, One Cup In 90035
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Can You Make Shiksas Jewish Through Injection Of Kosher Salalami?
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