I don't quite know how to put into words how moved and grateful I am following
my conversion ceremony earlier this month.
I still have to remind myself that it has really happened!
It was the best thing that has ever happened to me...the most moving, and possibly
the most tearful!!! In retrospect, I think I left my brain outside, too, so overwhelming was the experience!Without you, I am convinced that it would not have been possible, so the gratitude
that I owe you is immeasurable.
I can't tell you how it feels now that I can also pray "who has made me a Jew" instead of having to miss that bit out.
What has also come home to me even more than before is the responsibility and honour that goes with being Jewish; to uphold the honour of HaShem and His people is a serious
responsibility as well as a joy, and I am mindful of this every single day.
I pray that the joy that you have enabled in my life will be felt by everyone you help, and that you will be blessed in everything you do. I know you can't maintain correspondence with everyone whom you teach, as there are probably
too many. But would you mind if I ask your advice from time to time, please?
Sorry to have rambled on. My real purpose is to thank you for the life-changing support you have
given me.
With very best wishes.
From a recent graduate
I just wanted to take the time to sit down and give you a note that you deserve.
First of all, the experience that you provided in person quite exceeded my expectations in terms of your congeniality, supportiveness, and support. Your congregations' kindness at Friday's services was amazing. What I appreciated most from the experience, however - the thing that resonates with me and will for a long time - was the directness with which the beit din addressed both my concerns and what impressions I was giving you. Everything from support for my enthusiasm to the comments you all made about the fact that I would have issues owning my Judaism and that I needed to reflect and to respond to what *I* thought was right for me. All these things I have been processing and standing by.
After conversion, we went to the kosher bagel shop I sat there marveling that I was no longer really an outsider to this and that this was the simple reality.
But the conversion definitely did something for me: it gave me my voice back. I have since been able to really state what my opinions are, and for the first time have very frank conversations about what Judaism means to me to everyone I'm really optimistic about the positive net effect the conversion has had on me, what your advice and warnings have had, and I am ready to let the past fall away and build for the future.
So thank you. I've said this before, but I thank you for making this your pet mitzvah. I am sure there are people that are not supportive of your endeavors, but as someone who believes in what you're trying to do, please know how profoundly your willingness to put energies in this venue has affected my life, and will affect my community for a long time.
Thank you and shavua tov!
Dear Rabbi
I am thrilled and unable to express the joy in my home and family; How truly wonderful
the long distance conversion course truly is. I would encourage everyone wanting to convert
or reconnect to their Jewish heritage to “Take it Now”.
The course overseen by the Rabbisis living waters to your mind and heart.
The course along with the Video’s; touches on all aspects of the Jewish faith. My family and I not only
took the course but also became “long distance members!”brings such a spiritual and inspirational blessing to the services.
Shalom and practicing the Three L’s (find out what a life changer they are).
Clarence, Jane, Samantha and Stephanie;
