Friday, April 17, 2009

First Post jitters

This being my first post I am somewhat uncertain of what to write.
I have been interested in
Judaism since I was around 7.
My first encounter with Judaism was whilst watching
a television show which focussed on an Orthodox Jewish mother.
She was talking about keeping kosher in her house.
I remember thinking how beautiful it all seemed.
(this from a 7 year old) I thought it sounded nice to have rules
that reminded you that G-d was in your life,
making something as simple as eating holy.

I hadn't seriously considered converting to Judaism until
I was close to 20 years old. I had however whether consciously or
subconsciously kept reading or watching documentaries about Judaism.

I have been to synagogue only once, and was invited to Chabad
by a visiting Rabbi, his wonderful wife and 6 year old son.
I briefly discussed converting to Judaism with the Rebbetzin,
but since have not been back. This is due to a number of things
mainly being the travel required. I do not live close to the synagogue
and as I do not drive I find it difficult getting there.
I am also a shy person and find it difficult to talk to people.

I think I'll leave it there for now, and tell some more of my story later.

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