The Lonely Convert, The Lonely Jew- Interview with Rabbi David Bar-Hayim
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- Опубликовано: 15 июн 2013
- Interview with Machon Shilo's Rabbi David Bar-Hayim
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I am lonely because I am a single woman without a Jewish family. Judaism is more geared towards the family. On Friday night there is no one to have a Shabbat dinner with or to even light the candles. Very difficult as all of these customs or practices are not reinforced with me. I am lonelier now than before I converted.
I'm a convert. I keep the commands. Yet as a cappuccino colour Jew I'm not welcome. It's tough but I never quit
I know of a orthodox convert who was told by a Chabad rabbi that he couldn't be a Jew if he didn't believe the Lubavticher Rebbe was Moshiach.
As a convert i must admit that it is not that Jews do not accept converts,
they DO accept converts, but they key is that they are looking for originality in a convert.
many people want to convert to judaism sometimes because of other reasons
such as access to money, or fame or a spouse who is forcing conversion.
I think if someone wants to convert to judaism, it MUST COME FROM THE HEART.
I converted Reform and 47 years later decided to go Orthodox. It took me a couple a years and I studied like crazy. Most people were nice, but some are very critical. I will not go into details but it was quite an experience. I was told by some that only way to be a Jew is by birth. I study more now. Carole Bracha Paul
Have been staying alone on Shabbat now over 3 years. Put my trust in Hashem .
Thankfully, I converted over 40 years ago. It was and is marvelous. I would have benefited from more Talmud but being a woman did not get enough. I get it now with through amazing lectures so it is a happy story.
Thank you Rabbi Bar-Hayim! I have decided to leave Christianity and I hope that whatever Rabbi does my conversion is as openminded as you are!
This is an old recording but it still very much resonates with me in 2019. I was told at the time of my conversion that I was a free agent and not any specific community, nusach, etc. I eventually chose to be Sephardic because of very strong personal reasons. I have seen the ignorance of both rabbi and laymen. It’s said but it makes me proud to know that I have what to relay on halachikaly. Humans are human whether they are Jewish or otherwise.
good points
I converted to Judaism 46 years ago in Jerusalem at age 18. It was very lonely and diffecult. A convert to Judaism must be a strong person inside.
It's very hard when you convert and don't have any Jewish family. That's been my experience.
I am studying for Converting! My great grandfather was Jewish but fully assimilated away from ✡️ Judaism.
Rabbi David Bar-Hayim, you are a man of true sincerity! A true pure hearted person. Respect to you.
You have explained why, after so many years of searching for Truth and finding the Torah, I was brought ever further from God and plunged ever deeper into Spiritual darkness, both in the USA and most extremely in Israel. Im not sure converting is worth it. Thank you Rabbi..You mean much to many of us
Baruch Hashem!!!
A very brave approach to a problem that will not go away until the wonderful element of Teshoova permeates our hearts and minds!!!
This Rabbi is very, very wise. This is pure inspiration of God, genuine wisdom that is not corrupted by one´s ego! Shalom! May God bless your path!
thank you for encouraging us to be more involved with different opinions
I also must say that you are the calmest person I have ever seen!
Thank you for this intelligent response to such a sensitive topic.