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My Conversion Story Journal

by Jeanette

Rated: 13+ · Book · Cultural · #2299971

My journal about my conversion to Judaism.

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.

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DLSpirit~write r🙏🌳

Aug 24, 2024 at 10:02am
In response to "August 4, 2024"

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 🕯️🕯️

Angelica Weatherby- Freezing0*

Apr 8, 2024 at 11:37pm
In response to "April 8, 2024"

I never heard of this. Thank you for sharing. Yes love is needed.

DLSpirit~write r🙏🌳

Jan 28, 2024 at 4:05pm
In response to "January 14, 2023"

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!

Jeanette

Jan 9, 2024 at 10:13pm
In response to "January 9, 2023"

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.

Jeanette

Dec 12, 2023 at 7:51pm
In response to "December 10, 2023"

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!

tracker

Dec 11, 2023 at 4:18am
In response to "December 10, 2023"

I don't think you have to justify your actions. They have their minds made up. Hopefully, you can make a Jewish friend or two, around the same age, to help support you in your conversion journey.

Lazy Writer est 4/24/2008

Nov 5, 2023 at 10:25pm
In response to "November 5, 2023"

I wish you well in your journey, just please be safe.

QPdoll

Oct 23, 2023 at 6:57am
In response to "October 22, 2023"

Whoa. That does sound scary. I'm glad you all got there safely and that you got back to your car okay. It sounds like you had a good shul.

kimauge

Oct 11, 2023 at 7:58pm
In response to "October 11, 2023"

I think big one reason to hurt each other is misunderstanding and afraid about strange people and things you meet. Specially you don't understand what strange people saying.

QPdoll

Oct 6, 2023 at 6:14am
In response to "October 5, 2023"

It sounds like you definitely need some rest. I hope that happens for you.

May 31, 2024 at 9:06pm

#1071953

May 31, 2024

It is the end of the school year, so my days are extra long. If I don't have time to do the Schema before I leave for work because I need to be there extra early, I take my Siddur so I can do it during my prep hour. My days have been so long that I have repeatedly been falling asleep while praying the bedtime prayer. It breaks my heart, because that is my favorite prayer. I passed on a Hebrew lesson last night so I could get to bed a little earlier and make it through the entire prayer.

It's not just the length of my days that are throwing off my studying. I was at an awards ceremony to present awards for a few departments. The group of students who received a 3.9 to 4.0 were getting onto the stage and the guy behind me said, "Good thing there are no Jews here." I was floored. I did not know how to take that statement.

I have so much more to say, but Shabbat is starting soon. Good Shabbos.

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