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Growing up in the south, "jesus christ/jesus" was something that was kinda common as a reaction in my vocabulary. I'm converting, but I can't find any clear-cut answers. I'm going into reform specifically, I think. I was wanting opinions on if I should cut that out of my vocabulary; to me, it's just a string of words akin to "oh shoot" but
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Hi! I'm not Jewish, but am writing a story focusing on Jewish characters. I'm still in the early stages, but I had an important question: My MC is a lesbian from a family of Conservative Jews. I know that levels of queer acceptance range in Jewish communities just as much as in any others, but it can also be an antisemitic stereotype that Judaism and queerness are inherently opposed, and I really don't want to fall into that.
My point being: my MC is concerned that her family won't accept her, due to, among other things, the fact that they're fairly traditional. After meeting (and falling in love with (it's a romcom)) another queer Jew, she gains the courage to come out to her family, who is very accepting, which she is pleasantly surprised by. does her belief that her family won't accept her fall into antisemitic stereotypes, or do you think that it's a fairly possible portrayal of growing up queer and Jewish?
Thank you so much for all of your thoughts!
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I’m thinking about converting but i’m too scared to talk to a rabbi. Any advice?
Here are some resources that I thought might be helpful:
advice on reaching out to a rabbi
starting conversion FAQ
visiting a synagogue for the first time
questions to expect from a rabbi
While we try not to offer our own input to asks, I want to forgo this rule since this isn’t a controversial ask IMO:
But also, the simplest thing to do is -- email or call the synagogue to ask if you can come to services. Establish yourself there and hopefully from there your fear about talking to the rabbi will diminish as you’ve already engaged with them at services. (Starting out by attending services before reaching out to convert will also be beneficial as it will show you are committed - plus, some/most rabbis do require regular attendance and/or attendance for one jewish calendar year.)
Sorry if this question is sort of strange. I'm working on a fanfiction where one character is Jewish and pretty observant (Conservative) but their partner is not/is a gentile. What should the gentile partner do while their Jewish partner is saying Modeh Ani? Is it okay for them to get up/go into the bathroom to start their day or is that disruptive and rude? Also is it Bat/Bar Mitzvah age when people begin adding it to their routine or younger?
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ive followed paganism since i was 13, specifically Odin is who i have followed. but as ive gotten older ive found myself very drawn to Judaism and have thought about conversion several times, however, im not sure im ready or willing to give up worshipping Odin specifically, but i also feel called to Judaism, its worship and its teachings.. Am i able to do both, or do i have to pick one or the other?
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Hello! I just found out that my grandmother on my mother's side was a ashkenazi jew. Given that I just found out about this you can probably tell I'm not culturally Jewish, was raised without any religion. So I was wondering, does that mean I would be considered Jewish or would I need to convert first?
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Should I take down my mezuzah when I leave my dorm for winter break? There's been a string of antisemitic vandalism at my school and I am afraid that leaving it on my doorframe is asking for trouble. I know the best resistance is to live my life anyway, but I don't want something to happen while I am away. Am I a coward for taking it down?
I apologize for the delay in answering this question and I do hope you decided on a course of action that best suited you and your situation. I am choosing to post this so people can still address your questions and hopefully responses will assist you in future decision making, or make you feel better about your past decisions.
As always, lets exercise kindness in our responses and be aware that everyone is on their own journeys.
Hello!!! I want to convert to Judaism, specifically, Reform!! My Great-grandfather’s family was Jewish, but once he left my great-grandmother, all of that culture was lost. I decided to research Judaism, and it instantly felt more right than almost anything I’ve ever experienced before. It felt magical. I already stopped working on Sabbath days, and am now only eating Kosher foods! So I have two questions tonight!!
1. Because I am looking for a rabbi to speak to, and have Jewish ancestry, may I participate in Jewish traditions and holidays?
2. Will I be considered Jewish to everyone if I covert through reform? Like I wanna be “official,” and I don’t know if I’ll feel that way if a huge strand of Judaism says I won’t be Jewish.
~ Thank you so much! Love and blessings!! ~
Anon has specified a Reform FOR so please keep that in mind when responding.
