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| More Comments | In the process of converting (orthodox), one of our mentors who knows I grew up in a devout churched family, told me, "If you will actually practice what they preach, and you'll do well." Ahuva examples that goal well, I think. To thank HaShem for my devout church upbringing is like, to me, thanking HaShem for the manna. It isn't satisfying. It isn't filling. It's temporary. But it's what I was given and I so I won't complain. But I'm not staying in that wild place anymore! "Thirsty one, come to the water, and you who have no money, come, buy, and eat! Yes, come buy wine and milk without money and without price (use wisdom, not silver). Why do you give up money for that which is not bread, and labor for what is not satisfying? Listen close to me and eat what is good, and let your soul delight in fulness!" Deborah
- D. T. -0/4-/2001 | | * * * * * | Mazel Tov, from a Ben Noach. May your path bring you joy, love, and merit. May you help to repair the world. May you be a blessing to the Goyim as well as Yisrael, as was declared in Lec Leha. Shalom Aleihem, Aleichem Shalom!! Shabbat Shalom
- J. M. -0/4-/2001 | | * * * * * | I was born Catholic but I feel very Jewish, much more than my Jewish-born husband who did not know any of the traditions. On the Sabbaths and Jewish holidays I experienced such a Spiritual uplift and Peace and holiness that cannot be explained unless experienced by the person. What I find so amazing is that I found myself observing Jewish rules and laws that I have never heard of and when I read about them later on on Jewish books and/or articles I was amazed. How could I a non-Jew be drawn from the inside to observe these rules when I never heard of them before? I also have this unquenchable thirst for learning about Judaism.LJ
-0/4-/2001 | | * * * * * | I'd like to thank Ahuva for her story. I, too, grew up Baptist in a prayer centered family and, like her, thank my family for the many things I learned there. My grandparents also spent a lot of time visiting the sick, and providing hospitality for others. My grandmother was famous among her friends and family for her frugality and the simplicity of her life, but she always had something put away for a bride or someone in need. Now, as a Jew, a Jewish wife, the mother of 2 Jewish teens, and the vice-president of a shul, I am so very grateful to the loving Baptists, who, without knowing it, gave me so many of the skills I needed for my Jewish life. Baruch Hashem.
-0/4-/2001 | | * * * * * | More power to you. I,myself, have been considering converting for a long time. Like you I have done a considerable amount of studying and have come to the conclusion that I want to become Jewish. And, I would love to live in Israel. Maybe some day if I have the courage both will happen for me.
God Bless
- M. M. -0/4-/2001 | | * * * * * | Ahuva's story gives me hope. It will be a very long time before I will be able to convert because I have been studying Judaism only a few months. Seven years may seem like a long time, but it's less than seconds when I think of all I need to learn and to do. I'm glad you published the story of a woman who made the journey. Now, I have Ahuva, as well as Rachael, to think of when I need encouragement. Thanks.
-0/4-/2001 | | * * * * * | ALL JEWS ARE EITHER CONVERTS OR THE CHILDREN OF CONVERTS.
Anybody remember the fact that Abraham, the first Jew, was an idol-worshipper first?
-0/4-/2001 | | * * * * * | If you love the created more than the Creator, that's your opinion. Most people consider Jesus as a creation of G-d, not the other way around. You may find it easier to worship a man-form of G-d, it's your business, and yes it's maybe easier for you, but she is a real Jew who can worship with such perfect faith the Essence of all creation, which we call G-d.
- J. S. -0/4-/2001 | | * * * * * | First of all, I understand Ahuva very well as I am converting to Judaism also. I would never say that this woman is not a Jew. Who am I to say this? She made her decision and she is living it. Like her, I do not believe that Jesus is the Messiah and I came to that conclusion on my own after a lot of study and a lot of living. The gentleman above has basically become a Christian regardless if he has "joined" them or not. Yasher Koach, Ahuva! I'm right behind you!
- A. T. -0/4-/2001 | | * * * * * | It isn't fair. I protest in a major way that I
have had to suffer for Torah and it seems that
nobody else who "converts" has had to. All the
more reason why I insist that I am NOT a convert,
but rather a "baal teshuvah" or something of that
nature. By gosh, if the Rabbis have to create a
whole new category for me, then they should do it,
but I will NOT be called a convert and AM a Jew
(among Klal Yisrael).
- L. L. -0/4-/2001 | | * * * * * | I think this is a heart warming story and as an Orthodox Jew I praise Ahuva on her courage and strength to follow her heart and her convictions.
- S. L. -0/4-/2001 | | * * * * * | Thank you for Ms. Gray’s inspiring story of conversion to Judaism.
- S. N. -0/4-/2001 | | * * * * * |
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