My journey to Judaism

✡ She/her, hopeful convert, unsure of denomination, would love to get to know other converts and jews ✡

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[Image: Quote reading “A young man studying for conversion turned to his teacher and said, “But, Rabbi Kushner, Fitzpatrick isn’t a Jewish name.” To which Kushner replied, “It will be.”]

This is on the first page of Choosing a Jewish Life by Anita Diamant. It’s a quote that really resonated with me. I just finished reading this one today and definitely recommend it for anyone thinking about converting or their loved ones!

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Big step!

So, I took my first big step as a convert a few weeks ago, and I went to my local synagogue. I had emailed the rabbi about the intro to judaism class, but I was late for enrolment, even so, I’ve been going to shabbat services every Saturday. I thought I would be terrified, as a non-jew i thought I would stick out like a sore thumb. Well I did, but all that meant was people introducing themselves, sitting with me in service and helping me through it. I feel it has strengthened my relationship with Hashem, my connection to Judaism and it brings me so much joy :-)