I started writing my conversion story in June 2023, even though it started before then. It will not be in chronological order as I remember things from the past that brought me to this point in my life. My decision to convert was not an easy one. I grew up Pentecostal. I watched my grandma speak in tongues. My aunt played keyboard in the church band. I used to attend church (a member of a Baptist church for many years) 3 to 4 times a week. I did not start my journey of healing after my divorce and expect to end up here. However, my desire and work to grow closer to G-d has left me no doubt or question about where I am now. I have no hesitation in my conversion to Judaism. This is my story of leaving Christianity and becoming a part of a people that I will be able to, one day, proudly say that I am also. A Jew.
I came across this when reading the Spiritual newsletter. I am a Christian. I became involved in the 1980's with a group called the Jews For Jesus. They are a musical group of many Jewish people who send out parts of their organization to other churches and synagogues to sing and explain their spiritual story. In the 80's I took a course in Old Testament Hebrew. The course gave me a background in Translating but not speaking Hebrew. I have since become interested in how the Jewish Holidays commanded by God are celebrated. I recently bought a bible called The Jewish Study Bible for Jews and Christians with a copy of the Old and New Testament. After reading some of your journey, I too believe God has called you to the place where you are. My new study bible states that at one time newly converted Christians worshiped in Synagogues and learned the ways of God. I'm now taking a course in how to speak Hebrew and learning Jewish views in New and Old Testament. God Bless you for sharing your story.
Baruch Hashem! I'm so glad you were added to the newsletter 🙂. I wondered how your moving went (I couldn't find your blog) I've studied with Chabad for 10 years and enjoy reading about your Mitzvahs and your bravery in all this.
I'm Jewish but in the minority here and it's a blessing to read your blog. Shabbat Shalom 🕯️🕯️
Shalom 🙂 I'm doing proofreading for our Blogging Bliss newsletter and I check the links etc. Hashem finds ways for Jews to connect in interesting ways! Most of my Jewish community is online ( we moved to Mississippi 2 years ago and good luck finding much Kosher food or anything! I long ago lived in Brooklyn but didn't know much about my Jewish roots. I've been studying online 10 years and I wish you well!
Shabbat Shalom for next week!
I have to add that I cried after writing this while doing the dishes. I dried my tears and said, "G-d, I'm trusting you." After I finished dishes and dried my hands, I received a call. I have a job interview on Friday morning.
I'm not sure my problem is justifying what I'm doing. It's not even people disagreeing with what I am doing. However, I really can't help but be hurt by people who have known me all my life and people who are supposed to (or have said they do) love me and care about me telling me all kinds of vile and hateful things. I'm not changing my mind. I love everything about Judaism and everything about the Jewish life. I know I will find more friends, but I have to move to where Jews are first!
Being a convert and visiting family isn't impossible, but it is often awkward. They don't understand me. They don't understand why I won't eat their mashed potatoes and baked chicken, but I'll go back to where I'm staying and eat a cheese sandwich instead. It's confusing, and I understand their confusion. I can't explain kosher in a sentence, so I told them that I'm on a special diet with very strict rules. That was language they understood, though I know they still wanted me to eat that brownie along with everyone else.
I made cholent for Shabbat, and I brought some challah rolls. I wasn't alone for Shabbat, but it's not the same as being in the community. I've been up there alone for over a year, and I really missed home. I'm so thankful to be here, and thankful that I found my home. It's nice to be home.
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